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S488 BWP

1999 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,141 mi
Last recorded60,141 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Twingo81,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 BWP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,141 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2010 60,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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S488 BWP is a 1999 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 81,867 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 S488 BWP, 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 27 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S488 BWP registered?

S488 BWP is a 1999 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S488 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S488 BWP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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