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W609 EKJ

2000 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,913 mi
Last recorded193,913 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Renault Twingo110,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 EKJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 193,913 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 190,326 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside rear sill / inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 199,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp missing offside fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside rear sill / inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 189,067 miles

front sub frame is corroded

no warning indicator on dashbord

Fail 29 Jan 2015 189,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front sub frame is corroded

no warning indicator on dashbord

Pass 29 Jan 2014 177,411 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 177,411 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 166,719 miles

fuel flap cover missing

small cracks osr tyre outer side wall

Fail 7 Feb 2013 166,719 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel flap cover missing

small cracks osr tyre outer side wall

Pass 26 Jan 2012 155,042 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 142,859 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 122,711 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 108,058 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 108,050 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 107,646 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Jan 2008 107,638 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2007

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Fail 23 Jan 2007

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 23 Jan 2006 100,292 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 100,013 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W609 EKJ is a 2000 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 110,096 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 W609 EKJ, 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 26 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W609 EKJ is a 2000 Renault Twingo, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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