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C99 CYD

1985 Renault Fuego

Red Petrol 1565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,160 mi
Last recorded118,160 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault Fuego81,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC99 CYD
MakeRenault
ModelFuego
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,565cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 118,160 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 118,138 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 117,915 miles

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 29 Apr 2022 115,492 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 114,882 miles

Offside Front jacking point slight corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2020 114,754 miles

Offside Front jacking point has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 114,751 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front jacking point has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hazard warning lights inoperative

Pass 18 Dec 2018 114,173 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 114,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 113,916 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall has splits

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 113,914 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall has splits

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 113,163 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 110,789 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 110,785 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 110,757 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 110,730 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 110,730 miles

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

EXST mounts???

over all,a piece of TRIPE!!!!

poor windscreen washers??

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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C99 CYD is a 1985 Renault Fuego in Red with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C99 CYD, 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 C99 CYD registered?

C99 CYD is a 1985 Renault Fuego, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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