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L53 YMR

1994 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,109 mi
Last recorded114,109 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Renault Twingo151,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 YMR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,239cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 114,109 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 113,719 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all underside corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 113,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 12,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 9,695 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 7,045 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 4,239 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 4,239 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 2,039 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 185 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 98,916 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 98,916 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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L53 YMR is a 1994 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L53 YMR, 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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L53 YMR is a 1994 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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