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L636 XVV

1993 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,906 mi
Last recorded137,906 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 Renault Twingo125,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL636 XVV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,239cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 137,906 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 137,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 136,732 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 135,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Offside Rear tyre close slightly perished

Fail 24 Nov 2016 135,443 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Offside Rear tyre close slightly perished

Pass 25 Nov 2015 134,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 132,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes covered in grease

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 129,161 miles

Deterioration to front and rear number plates

Initial interaction to both rear light units

Movement to steering rack n/s - suspect track rod (not end)

N/s/r brake initial bind when spun

Fail 11 Nov 2013 129,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Brake fluid on minimum

Deterioration to front and rear number plates

Initial interaction to both rear light units

Movement to steering rack n/s - suspect track rod (not end)

N/s/r brake initial bind when spun

O/s/r tyre ageing

Pass 23 Nov 2012 125,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2011 121,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight aim beam pattern's have no kick up

Fail 28 Nov 2011 121,528 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight aim beam pattern's have no kick up

Pass 30 Nov 2010 119,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 119,546 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake's noisey

Pass 29 Apr 2009 118,381 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 117,289 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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L636 XVV is a 1993 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 L636 XVV, 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 L636 XVV registered?

L636 XVV is a 1993 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L636 XVV safe to buy?

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