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MJ59 BOU

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,386 mi
Last recorded69,386 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 BOU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 69,386 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 60,873 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 60,873 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Spring platform on front strut corroded/distorted and weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,609 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 55,607 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 52,564 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,289 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 47,274 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 38,753 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,688 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,861 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 19,269 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 18,572 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 18,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 17,323 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 17,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MJ59 BOU is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MJ59 BOU, 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 MJ59 BOU registered?

MJ59 BOU is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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