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M697 XVE

1995 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,439 mi
Last recorded126,439 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Renault Twingo131,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM697 XVE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,239cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 126,439 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2013 126,439 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2012 116,347 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 114,747 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 113,232 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 113,232 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 111,766 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres becoming low.

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 107,799 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 106,643 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2006 105,647 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M697 XVE is a 1995 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M697 XVE, 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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What year was M697 XVE registered?

M697 XVE is a 1995 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M697 XVE safe to buy?

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