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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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?
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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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