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WCU 918Y

1983 Renault 4

Grey Petrol 956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,535 mi
Last recorded138,535 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Renault 498,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCU 918Y
MakeRenault
Model4
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine956cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 138,535 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 131,257 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 128,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 122,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 76,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 121,572 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 121,572 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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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WCU 918Y is a 1983 Renault 4 in Grey with a 956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Renault 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 98,109 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCU 918Y, 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 43 years old, this Renault 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WCU 918Y registered?

WCU 918Y is a 1983 Renault 4, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for WCU 918Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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