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T231 JFP

1999 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,905 mi
Last recorded71,905 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Twingo81,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 JFP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,905 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 71,834 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front and rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,179 miles

Airbag fault warning light is on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,354 miles

Rear brakes damp with fluid.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,377 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

CHILD SEAT FITTED (INCORRECTLY)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 57,377 miles

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

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

CHILD SEAT FITTED (INCORRECTLY)

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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T231 JFP is a 1999 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 T231 JFP, 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 T231 JFP registered?

T231 JFP is a 1999 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T231 JFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T231 JFP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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