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8965XB56

2001 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,488 mi
Last recorded219,488 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Twingo84,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8965XB56
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 219,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 219,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 209,112 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 209,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 202,392 miles

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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8965XB56 is a 2001 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 84,318 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 8965XB56, 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 25 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8965XB56 registered?

8965XB56 is a 2001 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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