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L159 FTT

1994 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,135 mi
Last recorded168,135 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Twingo151,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 FTT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 168,135 miles

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

Oil leak

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

interior mirror missing

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Jan 2009

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

interior mirror missing

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Jan 2008 161,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 161,954 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 150,573 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 150,573 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 142,805 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 142,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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L159 FTT is a 1994 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 151,005 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 L159 FTT, 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 32 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L159 FTT registered?

L159 FTT is a 1994 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L159 FTT safe to buy?

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