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P315 XGJ

1997 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,624 mi
Last recorded159,624 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 XGJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 159,624 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 144,443 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded in centre of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded in centre of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres have bad perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 142,896 miles

corrosion started to nearside rear inner sill cap area and middle floor pan to outer sill

corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pan corners to outer sill areas

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2019 142,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner v backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill ,inner sill cap end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

corrosion started to nearside rear inner sill cap area and middle floor pan to outer sill

corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pan corners to outer sill areas

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 142,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 142,086 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 140,231 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 137,681 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished on tread

rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 20 Dec 2012 134,838 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 131,503 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 126,563 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 122,405 miles

temp repair to headlights

Fail 14 Dec 2009 122,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 118,652 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 114,642 miles

Oil leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 109,793 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 109,793 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P315 XGJ is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 P315 XGJ, 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 P315 XGJ registered?

P315 XGJ is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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