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P489 LJB

1997 Renault Twingo

Gold Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,022 mi
Last recorded188,022 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 LJB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 188,022 miles

nearside side sill slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 175,710 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 163,048 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 148,790 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 148,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 136,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2009 136,802 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 125,374 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 125,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 115,119 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 115,119 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 109,794 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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P489 LJB is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Gold with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P489 LJB, 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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P489 LJB is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P489 LJB safe to buy?

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