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F503 FPW

1988 Renault 4

Beige Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,160 mi
Last recorded95,160 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Renault 4119,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF503 FPW
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 95,160 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 95,158 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,115 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 95,092 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

exhaust support mounting's badly deteriorating

Fail 12 Jun 2020 95,092 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

exhaust support mounting's badly deteriorating

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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F503 FPW is a 1988 Renault 4 in Beige with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Renault 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 119,346 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 F503 FPW, 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 38 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F503 FPW registered?

F503 FPW is a 1988 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is F503 FPW safe to buy?

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