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GD697FC

2003 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,754 mi
Last recorded124,754 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Twingo89,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD697FC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 124,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 118,956 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 118,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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GD697FC is a 2003 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 89,452 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 GD697FC, 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 23 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GD697FC registered?

GD697FC is a 2003 Renault Twingo, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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