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B331 LPF

1985 Renault Fuego

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,441 mi
Last recorded113,441 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Renault Fuego81,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB331 LPF
MakeRenault
ModelFuego
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 113,441 miles

o/s rear tyre perished on outer wall

Fail 13 May 2016 113,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 22 May 2015 113,365 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 113,350 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 113,338 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 113,244 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 112,872 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 112,462 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 112,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 112,257 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2009 112,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 112,218 miles

n/s front outrigger holed with corrosion but not within a testable area

Fail 25 Apr 2008 112,204 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front outrigger holed with corrosion but not within a testable area

Pass 15 May 2007 112,168 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 112,162 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s and n/s jacking points holed with corrosion but not within a testable area

Pass 12 May 2006 111,744 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 111,738 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front chassis rails and o/s and n/s front outriggers showing signs of corrosion

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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B331 LPF is a 1985 Renault Fuego in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B331 LPF, 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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B331 LPF is a 1985 Renault Fuego, first registered on 19 January 1985.

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