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L516 SGW

1994 Renault Twingo

Maroon Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,096 mi
Last recorded106,096 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Twingo151,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL516 SGW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 106,096 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 106,082 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 106,082 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 101,819 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 101,522 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 101,522 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 98,964 miles

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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L516 SGW is a 1994 Renault Twingo in Maroon with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L516 SGW, 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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How do I check the history of L516 SGW?

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What year was L516 SGW registered?

L516 SGW is a 1994 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L516 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L516 SGW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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