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C482 RYJ

1986 Renault Fuego

Red Petrol 1565cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,383 mi
Last recorded103,383 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault Fuego84,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC482 RYJ
MakeRenault
ModelFuego
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,565cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 103,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 103,372 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 103,049 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 103,049 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,214 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 100,818 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 100,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,984 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,037 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,078 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,331 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 94,191 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 93,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2012 88,955 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 88,955 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 85,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 85,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 83,373 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,543 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 76,501 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 75,754 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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C482 RYJ is a 1986 Renault Fuego in Red with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C482 RYJ, 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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What year was C482 RYJ registered?

C482 RYJ is a 1986 Renault Fuego, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C482 RYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C482 RYJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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