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G438 VGM

1989 Renault Unknown

Red Diesel 3990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,903 mi
Last recorded14,903 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG438 VGM
MakeRenault
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 14,903 miles

Front cross member / crash bar has rust holes in it

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 0510 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front A pillar very corroded / rust holes by screen

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at union to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 1007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 14,903 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking or possible pump (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position fold down steps (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut / hole in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front cross member / crash bar has rust holes in it

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 0510 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front A pillar very corroded / rust holes by screen

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at union to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 1007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 14,758 miles

Both front king pins have slight play

Exhaust down pipe mounting bracket loose

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 14,758 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Horn insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Both front king pins have slight play

Exhaust down pipe mounting bracket loose

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 13,910 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Both tyres perished

Offside Front Tyre perished 1007

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Both tyres perished

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 13,898 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Both tyres perished

Offside Front Tyre perished 1007

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Both tyres perished

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

How Reliable is the Renault Unknown?

Based on 7,955 MOT tests across 2,773 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,187
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,773
On UK Roads
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G438 VGM is a 1989 Renault Unknown in Red with a 3,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The Renault Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 37 years old, this Renault Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G438 VGM is a 1989 Renault Unknown, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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