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HUG 4L

1984 Renault 4

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,226 mi
Last recorded40,226 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Renault 487,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUG 4L
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 40,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 40,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 40,097 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,076 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 40,043 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,843 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 39,709 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 39,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,862 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,462 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,550 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres heavy age cracking

corrosion to n/s rear and o/s front brake pipes

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

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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HUG 4L is a 1984 Renault 4 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1984 Renault 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 87,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HUG 4L, 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 42 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HUG 4L registered?

HUG 4L is a 1984 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is HUG 4L safe to buy?

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