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420AME31

1997 Renault Twingo

Gold Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,505 mi
Last recorded157,505 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration420AME31
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 157,505 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 157,505 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 141,161 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight noise at n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 Feb 2008 141,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight noise at n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2006 129,102 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 129,077 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate is damaged

rear exhaust corroded

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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420AME31 is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Gold with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 90,570 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 420AME31, 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 29 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 420AME31 registered?

420AME31 is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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