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C175 YEL

1986 Renault Fuego

Silver Petrol 1565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,827 mi
Last recorded129,827 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Renault Fuego84,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC175 YEL
MakeRenault
ModelFuego
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,565cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 129,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 128,353 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 126,346 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 126,258 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 125,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe under the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 125,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe under the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 122,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 120,914 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 120,418 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes corroded but not excessive

rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2013 120,410 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes corroded but not excessive

rear tyres cracking

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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C175 YEL is a 1986 Renault Fuego in Silver with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1986 Renault Fuego models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 84,238 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 C175 YEL, 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 40 years old, this Renault Fuego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C175 YEL is a 1986 Renault Fuego, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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