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L101 WGC

1997 Renault Twingo

Grey Petrol 1239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,735 mi
Last recorded107,735 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 WGC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,239cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2006 107,735 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 107,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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L101 WGC is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Grey with a 1,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 90,570 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 L101 WGC, 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 29 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L101 WGC registered?

L101 WGC is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is L101 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L101 WGC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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