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TMO 943Y

1983 Renault Fuego

Black Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,514 mi
Last recorded76,514 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1983 Renault Fuego92,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMO 943Y
MakeRenault
ModelFuego
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,514 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 76,514 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 75,592 miles

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2015 75,592 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,417 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear sill covers fitted

underbody and body panels corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 74,417 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear sill covers fitted

underbody and body panels corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,420 miles

Body has extensive corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 73,420 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Body has extensive corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,151 miles

Both front wings and rear quarter panels corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 72,151 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both front wings and rear quarter panels corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 71,055 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

various under body and wheelarch corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2011 71,055 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

various under body and wheelarch corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,509 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 69,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,473 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all coil springs corroded

corrosion/hole in o/s/f wing

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 20 Feb 2009 68,473 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all coil springs corroded

hole in o/s/f wing and lower wing detached

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 27 Feb 2008 66,136 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,991 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

under body in various stages of corrsion and undersealed

Pass 17 Feb 2006 63,581 miles

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

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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TMO 943Y is a 1983 Renault Fuego in Black with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TMO 943Y, 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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TMO 943Y is a 1983 Renault Fuego, first registered on 29 April 1983.

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