MOT reliability
Renault Fuego
100 vehicles · 721 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 100 Renault Fuego vehicles and 721 completed MOT tests, the Renault Fuego has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 96,713 miles.
100
Vehicles
721
MOT tests
2,406
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Renault Fuego problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Renault Fuego MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Brakes6%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure2%
Renault Fuego pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 16 | 69% |
Fuel types: Petrol (100)
Most common Renault Fuego MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault Fuego MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (31 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (31 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (28 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (20 times)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded (20 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (16 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (16 times)
- Oil leak (16 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (15 times)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (14 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (14 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (13 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (13 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (12 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (12 times)
Renault Fuego pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 10 | 102 | 69% | 91,413 |
| 1985 | 20 | 136 | 72% | 74,821 |
| 1984 | 31 | 205 | 70% | 106,167 |
| 1983 | 12 | 102 | 73% | 87,683 |
| 1982 | 17 | 134 | 69% | 99,464 |
| 1981 | 6 | 20 | 65% | 143,264 |
| 1980 | 2 | 2 | 50% | 19,822 |
| 1978 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 65,625 |
| 1971 | 1 | 12 | 58% | 184,731 |
Renault Fuego reliability FAQ
Across 100 Renault Fuego vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Renault Fuego MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).
The typical Renault Fuego in our data has covered around
96,713 miles.
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