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L978 WGK

1996 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,618 mi
Last recorded166,618 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Twingo108,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 WGK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,239cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 166,618 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 166,614 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 155,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 147,192 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 146,861 miles

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.

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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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.

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