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NJT 308H

2004 Renault 4

Blue Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,026 mi
Last recorded2,026 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 308H
MakeRenault
Model4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 2,026 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heavy corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 7 Oct 2025 1,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heavy corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,942 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Dec 2021 95,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 93,213 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,634 miles

145/13 tyres fitted to front axel--155/70/13 to rear

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

rear seat removed at time of test

repairs to floor and chassis

Fail 1 Nov 2017 90,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

145/13 tyres fitted to front axel--155/70/13 to rear

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

rear seat removed at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2016 88,473 miles

145/80/13 tyres fitted to front axel----155/70/13 to rear

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Nov 2016 88,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

145/80/13 tyres fitted to front axel----155/70/13 to rear

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2015 88,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front washer jet faulty

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 88,265 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front washer jet faulty

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 86,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear chassis corroding

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Nearside front wheel bearing worn

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 82,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2012
Pass 10 Oct 2011
Pass 9 Oct 2010
Pass 6 Oct 2009
Pass 11 Oct 2008 9,125 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 5,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 2,622 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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NJT 308H is a 2004 Renault 4 in Blue with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NJT 308H, 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 22 years old, this Renault 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NJT 308H is a 2004 Renault 4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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