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L884 UPW

1994 Renault Twingo

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,849 mi
Last recorded156,849 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Twingo151,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL884 UPW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 156,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate slightly cracked

rear number plate starting to fade

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

sheilds fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2009 156,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate slightly cracked

rear number plate slightly faded

sheilds fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2008 149,280 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front floors starting to rust

front subframe starting to rust

rear tryes getting low on tread

rera number plate starting to fade

sheilds fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2008 149,280 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front floors starting to rust

front subframe starting to rust

rear tryes getting low on tread

rera number plate starting to fade

sheilds fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2007 141,518 miles

as last list

Fail 6 Sep 2007 141,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates starting to fade

both side front chassis starting to rust

sheilds fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2006 134,231 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged in places

shields fitted in places †both rear suspension bushs starting to split †play in front strut top bushs †slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Aug 2006 134,231 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged in places

play in front strut top bushs †slight play in steering rack

shields fitted in places †both rear suspension bushs starting to split

Fail 24 Aug 2005 124,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight play both top mounts

Pass 24 Aug 2005 124,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight play both top mounts

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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L884 UPW is a 1994 Renault Twingo in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L884 UPW, 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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L884 UPW is a 1994 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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