MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front top suspension mount has slight play
offside front top suspension mount has slight play
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front top suspension mount has slight play
offside front top suspension mount has slight play
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
rear registartion plate starting to deteriorate
How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?
Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L978 WGK is a 1996 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1996 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 108,943 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 L978 WGK, 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 30 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L978 WGK registered?
L978 WGK is a 1996 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 April 1996.
Is L978 WGK safe to buy?
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