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B154 YYM

1971 Renault Fuego

Grey Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,745 mi
Last recorded180,745 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB154 YYM
MakeRenault
ModelFuego
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 180,745 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 184,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 184,453 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s and o/s a piller corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 178,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 178,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 167,890 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 160,032 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 149,992 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 149,947 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 139,693 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 139,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2006 125,107 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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B154 YYM is a 1971 Renault Fuego in Grey with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B154 YYM, 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 55 years old, this Renault Fuego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B154 YYM is a 1971 Renault Fuego, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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