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L359 GTX

1993 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,286 mi
Last recorded141,286 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Renault Twingo125,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL359 GTX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 141,286 miles

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

parking brake travel

welding repairs to various places

Fail 18 Feb 2012 141,286 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake travel

welding repairs to various places

Pass 12 Mar 2011 138,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

welding repairs to variou places

Fail 27 Feb 2010 127,341 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti slip worn slightly

corrossion to various suspension components

Pass 27 Feb 2010 127,341 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti slip worn slightly

corrossion to various suspension components

Pass 27 Feb 2009 120,727 miles

AREAS OF MATURE CORROSION IN SILLS

AREAS OR HEAVT SURFACE CORROSION ON MECH. COMPONENTS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 120,727 miles

AREAS OF MATURE CORROSION IN SILLS

AREAS OR HEAVT SURFACE CORROSION ON MECH. COMPONENTS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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L359 GTX is a 1993 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L359 GTX, 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 L359 GTX registered?

L359 GTX is a 1993 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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