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MMF 488W

1992 Renault 4

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,481 mi
Last recorded110,481 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMF 488W
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 110,481 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 110,474 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and inner rod ball joint excessive play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover worn.

Offside Rear tyre inner wall cracking.

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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MMF 488W is a 1992 Renault 4 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MMF 488W, 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 34 years old, this Renault 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MMF 488W registered?

MMF 488W is a 1992 Renault 4, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is MMF 488W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMF 488W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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