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Y972 OHC

2001 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,861 mi
Last recorded141,861 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Twingo84,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 OHC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 141,861 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 140,370 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 136,605 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 132,076 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 129,130 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 123,963 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

Pass 12 May 2010 119,038 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

chip in front windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2010 119,037 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chip in front windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim

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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Y972 OHC is a 2001 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y972 OHC, 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 Y972 OHC registered?

Y972 OHC is a 2001 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for Y972 OHC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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