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K81 TLA

1993 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,342 mi
Last recorded161,342 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Renault Twingo125,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK81 TLA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,239cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2016 161,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 152,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 148,934 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust deteriated

Pass 5 Oct 2012 143,310 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 136,280 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 136,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 123,099 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 123,098 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 108,353 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 108,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 96,338 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 90,918 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 90,917 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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K81 TLA is a 1993 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 K81 TLA, 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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K81 TLA is a 1993 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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