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P941 PLW

2000 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,160 mi
Last recorded95,160 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Renault Twingo110,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP941 PLW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 95,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 95,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 89,178 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 89,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 83,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

beam benders fitted at time of retest

Fail 14 Aug 2008 83,524 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2007 78,464 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 78,464 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 77,264 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 71,281 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 670,457 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 67,045 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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P941 PLW is a 2000 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 110,096 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 P941 PLW, 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 26 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P941 PLW is a 2000 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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