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C493 EDV

1985 Renault Fuego

Black Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,989 mi
Last recorded19,989 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Renault Fuego81,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC493 EDV
MakeRenault
ModelFuego
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,989 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 19,866 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 8,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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C493 EDV is a 1985 Renault Fuego in Black with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Renault Fuego models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 81,957 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 C493 EDV, 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 41 years old, this Renault Fuego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C493 EDV registered?

C493 EDV is a 1985 Renault Fuego, first registered on 8 November 1985.

Is C493 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C493 EDV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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