MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE POOR
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front inner wings corroded
n/s rear bleed nipple snapped at caliper
o/s outer sill
slight play in steering
unable to fully assess extensive corrosion throughout vehicle due to over paintable repairs
unable to see full condition of front brake pads
How Reliable is the Renault Fuego?
Based on 721 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VTO 97Y is a 1982 Renault Fuego in Blue with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1982 Renault Fuego models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 98,693 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 VTO 97Y, 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 44 years old, this Renault Fuego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VTO 97Y registered?
VTO 97Y is a 1982 Renault Fuego, first registered on 24 August 1982.
Is VTO 97Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for VTO 97Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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