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Y216 LRX

2001 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,381 mi
Last recorded110,381 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Twingo84,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 LRX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 110,381 miles

Bonnet opened at time of test but release hard to locate

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 110,381 miles

Bonnet opened at time of test but release hard to locate

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Turned off at time of test (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 106,563 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both headlamps taped up

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 106,563 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both headlamps taped up

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 101,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2014 101,575 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 93,614 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 93,614 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 85,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Nov 2012 85,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Nov 2011 75,335 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 70,660 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 62,466 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 62,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 54,289 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 54,289 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 44,810 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 33,790 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 33,790 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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Y216 LRX is a 2001 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 84,318 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 Y216 LRX, 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 25 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y216 LRX is a 2001 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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