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P234 HNT

1996 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,236 mi
Last recorded161,236 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Twingo108,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 HNT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 161,236 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 161,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 159,336 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 159,336 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 155,623 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 155,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2006 146,747 miles

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

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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P234 HNT is a 1996 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P234 HNT, 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 P234 HNT registered?

P234 HNT is a 1996 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P234 HNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 HNT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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