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VAS6230

1980 Renault 4

Green Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,383 mi
Last recorded83,383 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAS6230
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 83,383 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 83,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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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VAS6230 is a 1980 Renault 4 in Green with a 845cc 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 VAS6230, 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 46 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAS6230 registered?

VAS6230 is a 1980 Renault 4, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is VAS6230 safe to buy?

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