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L745 JOV

1984 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,820 mi
Last recorded179,820 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL745 JOV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 179,820 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 179,810 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 174,401 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 160,524 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 154,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 143,469 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

two rear tyres perish

Pass 20 Mar 2018 134,988 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 134,977 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 134,161 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 134,161 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 130,216 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 130,211 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 126,854 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 123,089 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 119,936 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 116,956 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 114,951 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 113,000 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 109,744 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 106,132 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 100,974 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 95,730 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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L745 JOV is a 1984 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L745 JOV, 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 42 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L745 JOV is a 1984 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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The MOT history for L745 JOV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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