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C679 GCV

1986 Renault Fuego

Red Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,378 mi
Last recorded55,378 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1986 Renault Fuego84,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC679 GCV
MakeRenault
ModelFuego
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,378 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 55,378 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,365 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2012 55,364 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 55,079 miles

bodywork in very poor condition

nearside and offside rear axle beam corroded

nearside front chassis (under passengers seat) corroded

nearside front tyre in very poor condition also worn down to legal minimum

unable to test condition of rear outer sills

welding repairs to nearside and offside front outriggers

Fail 21 Jan 2011 55,079 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bodywork in very poor condition

nearside and offside rear axle beam corroded

nearside front chassis (under passengers seat) corroded

nearside front tyre in very poor condition also worn down to legal minimum

unable to test condition of rear outer sills

welding repairs to nearside and offside front outriggers

Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,648 miles

nearside front tyre worn down to legal minimum

Fail 29 Jan 2010 54,647 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

imbalance of 41% between rear brakes

nearside front tyre worn down to legal minimum

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,110 miles

vehicle has a lot of corrosion,front outriggers,and front of sills.offside rear inner wing,unable to inspect condition of rear outer sills - plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery tray corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

unable to inspect rear outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2007 52,273 miles

offside front wing corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

ubable to test condition of rear outer sills,plastic covers fitted

washers require re-aligning

Pass 4 Mar 2006 51,576 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 51,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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C679 GCV is a 1986 Renault Fuego in Red with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 C679 GCV, 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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C679 GCV is a 1986 Renault Fuego, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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