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D540 BDF

1986 Renault 4

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,476 mi
Last recorded131,476 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Renault 4111,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD540 BDF
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 131,476 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/side headlamp reflector rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2006 131,433 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers seat belt twisted

Drivers side headlamp reflector rusty

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Renault 4?

Based on 1,716 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
684
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 48
position lamp(s) not working 42
Steering rack gaiter split 36
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D540 BDF is a 1986 Renault 4 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Renault 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 111,636 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault 4 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D540 BDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D540 BDF registered?

D540 BDF is a 1986 Renault 4, first registered on 14 August 1986.

Is D540 BDF safe to buy?

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