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KHJ 804Y

1983 Renault Fuego

Blue Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,029 mi
Last recorded101,029 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Renault Fuego92,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHJ 804Y
MakeRenault
ModelFuego
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 101,029 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole next to chassis/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 101,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole next to chassis / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 100,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak engine/gearbox area

slight leak from rack

Pass 10 Jan 2014 98,706 miles

engine has a misfire when cold

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

back box rubbers are slightly perished

Pass 10 Jan 2013 97,698 miles

drivers seat does not move

exhaust back box rubbers are perished

o/s/f seat belt mechanisum is stiff

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 10 Jan 2012 96,255 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 96,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from engine/ gearbox area

Pass 29 Dec 2010 93,977 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 91,647 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 89,134 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 89,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 88,802 miles

N/s/r wheel bearng slightly noisy on rotation

Fail 13 Dec 2007 88,802 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/s/r wheel bearng slightly noisy on rotation

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 86,476 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 86,476 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

engine mount knocking o/s

Pass 7 Dec 2005 84,173 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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KHJ 804Y is a 1983 Renault Fuego in Blue with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1983 Renault Fuego models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 92,812 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 KHJ 804Y, 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 43 years old, this Renault Fuego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KHJ 804Y registered?

KHJ 804Y is a 1983 Renault Fuego, first registered on 27 April 1983.

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