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K438 FNT

1993 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1236cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

209,205 mi
Last recorded209,205 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Renault Twingo125,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK438 FNT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,236cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 209,205 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 208,369 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 201,185 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 91,039 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,153 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 72,135 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 54,770 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 54,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 4,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f shocker has play in upper attachment

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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K438 FNT is a 1993 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,236cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 125,937 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 K438 FNT, 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 33 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K438 FNT is a 1993 Renault Twingo, first registered on 16 June 1993.

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