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R234 YYC

1998 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,147 mi
Last recorded155,147 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Twingo121,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 YYC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 155,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 May 2012 155,125 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 152,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 150,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 149,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 148,068 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 140,550 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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R234 YYC is a 1998 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 121,866 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 R234 YYC, 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 28 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R234 YYC registered?

R234 YYC is a 1998 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R234 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 YYC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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