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S589 APH

1999 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,312 mi
Last recorded143,312 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Renault Twingo81,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS589 APH
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 143,312 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 143,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 128,035 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 115,253 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 115,253 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 96,394 miles

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

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

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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S589 APH is a 1999 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S589 APH, 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 S589 APH registered?

S589 APH is a 1999 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is S589 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S589 APH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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