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M229 GGJ

1995 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,300 mi
Last recorded99,300 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Renault Twingo131,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 GGJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 99,300 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 98,672 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 97,654 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2011 97,654 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 98,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Mar 2010 98,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Feb 2009 97,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 97,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 94,442 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 93,807 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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M229 GGJ is a 1995 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 131,618 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 M229 GGJ, 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 31 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M229 GGJ is a 1995 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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