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FRB 257L

2004 Renault 4

Cream Petrol 836cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,026 mi
Last recorded70,026 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 257L
MakeRenault
Model4
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine836cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,026 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 69,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,634 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,708 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 68,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 68,336 miles

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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FRB 257L is a 2004 Renault 4 in Cream with a 836cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FRB 257L, 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 22 years old, this Renault 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FRB 257L?

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What year was FRB 257L registered?

FRB 257L is a 2004 Renault 4, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is FRB 257L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRB 257L shows 6 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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