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L469 UGO

1993 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

136,689 mi
Last recorded136,689 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Renault Twingo125,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL469 UGO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 136,689 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2025 136,682 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2023 130,391 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 130,389 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 130,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 128,801 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 127,424 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 125,977 miles

engine overheating

Fail 4 Jan 2017 125,977 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine overheating

Pass 5 Dec 2015 125,157 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 124,712 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 124,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 124,125 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes noisy

Fail 18 Dec 2013 124,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

rear brakes noisy

Pass 15 Dec 2012 123,013 miles

front discs rusty

rear exuast poor condtion

slight movement in steering arms

Pass 29 Dec 2011 118,890 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 118,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2010 116,124 miles

( Washers o/s front )

Pass 10 Dec 2009 110,790 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 110,790 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 90,041 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 90,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 83,583 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 83,583 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 82,509 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 82,367 miles

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

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

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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L469 UGO is a 1993 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 L469 UGO, 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 L469 UGO registered?

L469 UGO is a 1993 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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