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290 LJ

2014 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,565 mi
Last recorded12,565 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Renault Twingo35,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration290 LJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 12,565 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 12,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 10,991 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 9,960 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 7,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 7,168 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 6,631 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 5,868 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 5,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 5,185 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks on side wall on all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under panel fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2017 4,329 miles

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Nov 2017 4,329 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

under trays fitted obscuring components

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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290 LJ is a 2014 Renault Twingo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 35,676 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 Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 290 LJ, 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 12 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 290 LJ registered?

290 LJ is a 2014 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 November 2014.

Is 290 LJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 290 LJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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