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LW04 YFC

2004 Renault Twingo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

140,652 mi
Last recorded140,652 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Twingo97,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 YFC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 140,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear connection (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play with in both front inner tie rods

Fail 3 Sep 2015 140,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 140,521 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on mid to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

very slight play in both front inner tie rod joints

Fail 12 Sep 2014 134,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 134,743 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 134,671 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 134,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 120,179 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 117,792 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in n/s rack arm

Pass 30 Nov 2009 117,792 miles

play in n/s rack arm

Pass 25 Nov 2008 109,640 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 109,631 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 83,132 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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LW04 YFC is a 2004 Renault Twingo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2004 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 97,144 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 LW04 YFC, 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 22 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LW04 YFC registered?

LW04 YFC is a 2004 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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