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TUO 485J

1970 Renault 4

White Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,138 mi
Last recorded25,138 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUO 485J
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 25,138 miles

parking brake cable outer covers starting to crack

steering rack gaiters deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,996 miles

slight cuts in tyres

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,699 miles

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

some front brake imbalance

Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,380 miles

as per origenal vt32

Fail 20 Jul 2006 24,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tee joint on rear offside brake pipe is of origenal fitment

Pass 20 Jul 2005 24,159 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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TUO 485J is a 1970 Renault 4 in White with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TUO 485J, 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 56 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TUO 485J registered?

TUO 485J is a 1970 Renault 4, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is TUO 485J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUO 485J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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