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V885 JAR

1999 Renault Twingo

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,773 mi
Last recorded81,773 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Twingo81,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 JAR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,773 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 81,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 80,455 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 80,455 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,570 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,770 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 68,483 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 68,483 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 62,452 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,452 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 57,428 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 51,577 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 51,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V885 JAR is a 1999 Renault Twingo in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V885 JAR, 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 V885 JAR registered?

V885 JAR is a 1999 Renault Twingo, first registered on 6 October 1999.

Is V885 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V885 JAR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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