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LY59 BYJ

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,373 mi
Last recorded48,373 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 BYJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 48,373 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 34,970 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 34,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 33,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 30,604 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,630 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 17,006 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 15,975 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 6,463 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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LY59 BYJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2009 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 50,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY59 BYJ, 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 17 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY59 BYJ registered?

LY59 BYJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is LY59 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 BYJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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