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N278 PWL

1996 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,547 mi
Last recorded75,547 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Twingo108,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 PWL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 75,547 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 75,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2012 68,063 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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N278 PWL is a 1996 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 108,943 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 N278 PWL, 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 30 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N278 PWL registered?

N278 PWL is a 1996 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N278 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N278 PWL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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