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N955 PWL

1996 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,104 mi
Last recorded106,104 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Twingo108,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN955 PWL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 106,104 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 106,017 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 106,017 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2012 105,970 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 105,827 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 105,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 104,947 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 104,947 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 99,275 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 99,275 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 93,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 93,557 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 88,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 84,608 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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N955 PWL is a 1996 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N955 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 N955 PWL registered?

N955 PWL is a 1996 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N955 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N955 PWL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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