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F285 UPO

1989 Renault 4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,247 mi
Last recorded67,247 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Renault 4104,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF285 UPO
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 67,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Insecure. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 66,261 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear both inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 21 Nov 2017 66,261 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under floor (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear both inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,640 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,482 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,649 miles

front exhaust mount broken but not insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

wet test

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,988 miles

Nearside front jacking point corroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 47,987 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,754 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 45,213 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake noisy.

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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F285 UPO is a 1989 Renault 4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Renault 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 104,074 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 F285 UPO, 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 37 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F285 UPO is a 1989 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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