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AP16 RYM

2016 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,567 mi
Last recorded40,567 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 RYM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 40,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 34,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 33,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 26,134 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 19,039 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Sep 2022 19,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction E.M.L. LIGHT ON. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2022 18,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 14,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Sep 2021 14,402 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2020 11,278 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 6,408 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 6,405 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 6,395 miles

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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AP16 RYM is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 28,834 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 AP16 RYM, 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 10 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP16 RYM registered?

AP16 RYM is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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