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L475 YCV

1993 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 1238cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,778 mi
Last recorded197,778 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2006
Typical for 1993 Renault Twingo125,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL475 YCV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,238cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2006 197,778 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 197,778 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 185,540 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake hose end ferrules getting corroded

camber?

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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L475 YCV is a 1993 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 1,238cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L475 YCV, 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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L475 YCV is a 1993 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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