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ETH 626V

1979 Renault 4

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,657 mi
Last recorded43,657 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETH 626V
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 43,657 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 43,646 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2018 42,606 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan corroded on underside of vehicle but sound at time of test (6.1.B.2)

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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ETH 626V is a 1979 Renault 4 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ETH 626V, 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 47 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ETH 626V?

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What year was ETH 626V registered?

ETH 626V is a 1979 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is ETH 626V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETH 626V 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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