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AK363JB

1996 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Renault Twingo108,943 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK363JB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 324,634 miles

heavy oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 324,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

heavy oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2011

front headlight stickers fitted n/s & o/s

Fail 16 Dec 2011

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake disc scored

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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AK363JB is a 1996 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 108,943 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 AK363JB, 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 30 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK363JB is a 1996 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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