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VRD 137Y

1983 Renault Fuego

Black Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,051 mi
Last recorded74,051 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1983 Renault Fuego92,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRD 137Y
MakeRenault
ModelFuego
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 74,051 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 74,031 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear inner wings corroded at blank seat belt mounts

both rear sills corroded

slight twist in both rear tyres "retreads"

Fail 6 Oct 2008 74,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear inner wings corroded at blank seat belt mounts

both rear sills corroded

slight twist in both rear tyres "retreads"

Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,755 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 73,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2006 73,690 miles

o/s/rear tyre side walls perishing replace near future.also petrol pipe too carb rubber also perishing.

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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VRD 137Y is a 1983 Renault Fuego in Black with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRD 137Y, 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 VRD 137Y registered?

VRD 137Y is a 1983 Renault Fuego, first registered on 30 June 1983.

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