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L971 CTY

1993 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,370 mi
Last recorded162,370 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault Twingo125,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL971 CTY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,239cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 162,370 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 162,370 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 151,234 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 151,234 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L971 CTY is a 1993 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L971 CTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L971 CTY registered?

L971 CTY is a 1993 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L971 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L971 CTY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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