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GYB 838T

1979 Renault 4

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,896 mi
Last recorded121,896 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYB 838T
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 121,896 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 121,894 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 121,789 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2016 121,560 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 121,435 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 121,435 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 121,029 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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GYB 838T is a 1979 Renault 4 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GYB 838T, 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 47 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYB 838T registered?

GYB 838T is a 1979 Renault 4, first registered on 5 March 1979.

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The MOT history for GYB 838T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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