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KSL 196

2000 Renault 4

Grey Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

14,052 mi
Last recorded14,052 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSL 196
MakeRenault
Model4
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,052 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 14,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 14,019 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in nearside rear inner drive shaft tube coupling

Fail 30 Apr 2010 13,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 13,949 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 13,901 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 13 May 2009 13,881 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 17 May 2008 13,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front panel corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 21 Apr 2008 13,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front panel corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 19 Apr 2007 13,554 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 13,554 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 13,373 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 13,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KSL 196 is a 2000 Renault 4 in Grey with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KSL 196, 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 26 years old, this Renault 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KSL 196 is a 2000 Renault 4, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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