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E429 NTC

1988 Renault R4

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,541 mi
Last recorded176,541 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Renault R486,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE429 NTC
MakeRenault
ModelR4
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 176,541 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 173,067 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/side front tyre perished bady

Fail 12 Sep 2011 173,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/side front tyre perished bady

How Reliable is the Renault R4?

Based on 5,580 MOT tests across 507 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
756
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 277
position lamp(s) not working 266
fog lamp not working 175
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 160
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E429 NTC is a 1988 Renault R4 in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Renault R4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 86,366 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 R4 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E429 NTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R4 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 38 years old, this Renault R4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E429 NTC registered?

E429 NTC is a 1988 Renault R4, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E429 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E429 NTC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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