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C583 EGL

1985 Renault Fuego

Grey Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,590 mi
Last recorded52,590 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Renault Fuego81,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC583 EGL
MakeRenault
ModelFuego
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,590 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 52,590 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,116 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 51,116 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 62,564 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 62,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 59,129 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 59,086 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 55,837 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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C583 EGL is a 1985 Renault Fuego in Grey with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C583 EGL, 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 C583 EGL registered?

C583 EGL is a 1985 Renault Fuego, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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