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DSR01843

1997 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

255,887 mi
Last recorded255,887 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSR01843
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2012 255,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

air bag light on

n/s/f and o/s/r body damaged no sharp edges

Pass 7 Jan 2011 242,222 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 227,918 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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DSR01843 is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DSR01843, 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 DSR01843 registered?

DSR01843 is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is DSR01843 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSR01843 shows 3 tests 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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