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B787 UVU

1985 Renault Fuego

Silver Petrol 1565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,268 mi
Last recorded99,268 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 Renault Fuego81,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB787 UVU
MakeRenault
ModelFuego
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,565cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,268 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides when indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 99,260 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides when indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 99,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 99,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2005 55,918 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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B787 UVU is a 1985 Renault Fuego in Silver with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B787 UVU, 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 B787 UVU registered?

B787 UVU is a 1985 Renault Fuego, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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