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K889 UPV

1993 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,180 mi
Last recorded149,180 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Renault Twingo125,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK889 UPV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 149,180 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 149,179 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 143,484 miles

both front headlamps have been taped over

Fail 29 Oct 2009 143,481 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both front headlamps have been taped over

Pass 6 May 2008 131,867 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 121,655 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 121,655 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 111,688 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 111,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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K889 UPV is a 1993 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K889 UPV, 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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What year was K889 UPV registered?

K889 UPV is a 1993 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K889 UPV safe to buy?

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