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XAH 5X

1982 Renault Fuego

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,995 mi
Last recorded69,995 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1982 Renault Fuego98,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAH 5X
MakeRenault
ModelFuego
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,995 miles

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

exhaust system looking very corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,770 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 6,770 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 63,215 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 63,194 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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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XAH 5X is a 1982 Renault Fuego in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 XAH 5X, 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 XAH 5X registered?

XAH 5X is a 1982 Renault Fuego, first registered on 16 April 1982.

Is XAH 5X safe to buy?

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