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DRS 140Y

1983 Renault 4

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,693 mi
Last recorded196,693 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1983 Renault 498,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 140Y
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 196,693 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot perishing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 196,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot perishing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 196,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis and inner wheel arches showing corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2020 196,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired underside floor pan area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 186,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 186,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector (4.1.4 (b))

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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DRS 140Y is a 1983 Renault 4 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Renault 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 98,109 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 DRS 140Y, 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 43 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DRS 140Y registered?

DRS 140Y is a 1983 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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