MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,247 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
front exhaust mount broken but not insecure
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
wet test
Nearside front jacking point corroded.
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)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was F285 UPO registered?
F285 UPO is a 1989 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F285 UPO safe to buy?
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