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K842 KYG

1993 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

261,711 mi
Last recorded261,711 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 Renault Twingo125,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK842 KYG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,239cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 261,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 261,413 miles

Coil spring corroded Front left (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlight beam deflectors fitted

Inner wheels corroded

Road wheel slightly distorted Right rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Right front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wiper switch faulty

Fail 29 Nov 2019 261,400 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Left side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Right side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Left side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Inner Three wheels corroded

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Right side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Wiper switch faulty

Pass 3 Oct 2018 253,025 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs slightly corroded

head light converters fitted

rear wiper split

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Oct 2017 250,829 miles

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

vehicle sub frame corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 250,817 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Oil leak ()

front brake discs corroded

under tray fitted

vehicle sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 250,241 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 219,384 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 30 May 2014 213,610 miles

slight damp on n/s/f shock absorber

Fail 23 May 2014 213,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight damp on n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 4 Jun 2013 202,154 miles

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

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

fog lamp tell tale comes on with n/s indicator not affecting outsde lamps

Pass 2 Jun 2012 192,065 miles

front brake discs advanced corrosion

rear brake readings slightly low on foot brake

slight blow on exhaust back box

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 2 Jun 2011 181,572 miles

front top strut mountings slight play

Fail 1 Jun 2011 181,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front top strut mountings slight play

Fail 28 Feb 2011 179,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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K842 KYG is a 1993 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K842 KYG, 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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K842 KYG is a 1993 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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