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Y642 MES

2001 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,122 mi
Last recorded127,122 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Twingo84,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 MES
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 127,122 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 123,500 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 22 Oct 2009 120,882 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 120,882 miles

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

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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Y642 MES is a 2001 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 Y642 MES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y642 MES registered?

Y642 MES is a 2001 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y642 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y642 MES shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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