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L283 XLR

1994 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

73,971 mi
Last recorded73,971 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault Twingo151,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 XLR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 73,971 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 73,971 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,196 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 72,133 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,126 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 72,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 71,956 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 71,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam patten goes wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam patten goes wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 70,708 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,585 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,553 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 60,672 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 69,493 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,414 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,381 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,166 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 67,268 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 67,267 miles

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 65,446 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 63,652 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 63,651 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 61,225 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 61,224 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 59,634 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,405 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 58,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 55,698 miles

Headlamps have beam deflectors fitted

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L283 XLR is a 1994 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 L283 XLR, 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 L283 XLR registered?

L283 XLR is a 1994 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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