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Y596 UOL

2001 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,334 mi
Last recorded148,334 miles
Recorded on5 May 2007
Typical for 2001 Renault Twingo84,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 UOL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2007 148,334 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 May 2006 114,267 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 114,267 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside 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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Y596 UOL is a 2001 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y596 UOL, 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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What year was Y596 UOL registered?

Y596 UOL is a 2001 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is Y596 UOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y596 UOL shows 3 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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