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1042 ET

1995 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,954 mi
Last recorded159,954 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 1995 Renault Twingo131,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1042 ET
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2006 159,954 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

slight lift to both top strut mounts

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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1042 ET is a 1995 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 131,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1042 ET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 31 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1042 ET registered?

1042 ET is a 1995 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is 1042 ET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1042 ET shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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