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P295 XGK

1997 Renault Twingo

Bronze Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,939 mi
Last recorded42,939 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 XGK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 42,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,301 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 42,301 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,777 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 40,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,792 miles

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

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

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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P295 XGK is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Bronze with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 90,570 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 P295 XGK, 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 29 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P295 XGK registered?

P295 XGK is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 July 1997.

Is P295 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P295 XGK shows 6 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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