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P508 LMO

1996 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,592 mi
Last recorded171,592 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Twingo108,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 LMO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,239cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 171,592 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 171,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012
Fail 26 Nov 2012

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 3 Apr 2010 170,455 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 164,770 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 159,300 miles

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

nearside rear side light dim

Pass 3 Apr 2007
Pass 11 Feb 2006 145,363 miles

centre stop light not working

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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P508 LMO is a 1996 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P508 LMO, 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 P508 LMO registered?

P508 LMO is a 1996 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P508 LMO safe to buy?

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