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P329 MLE

1997 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,094 mi
Last recorded92,094 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 MLE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2011 92,094 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 92,094 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 91,978 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 91,978 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 91,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 76,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 66,102 miles

Both rear tyres side walls perrished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2005 50,233 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 50,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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P329 MLE is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P329 MLE, 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 P329 MLE registered?

P329 MLE is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P329 MLE safe to buy?

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