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4478 PX

1985 Renault Fuego

Red Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,892 mi
Last recorded71,892 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault Fuego81,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4478 PX
MakeRenault
ModelFuego
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 71,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 71,292 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 71,292 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 68,819 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 68,710 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Fuego?

Based on 721 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
476
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Stop lamp not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
brake recording little or no effort 25
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4478 PX is a 1985 Renault Fuego in Red with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Renault Fuego models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 81,957 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Fuego fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4478 PX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Fuego typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Renault Fuego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4478 PX registered?

4478 PX is a 1985 Renault Fuego, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is 4478 PX safe to buy?

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