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DF66 SYJ

2016 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,207 mi
Last recorded41,207 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF66 SYJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 41,207 miles

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Fail 18 Nov 2025 41,179 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt worn

tpm light shows low pressure

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Pass 23 Nov 2024 38,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel pipes

Fail 19 Nov 2024 38,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2023 33,559 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2023 33,554 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2022 29,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 26 Oct 2021 25,694 miles

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

offside nearside front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

slight travel on hand brake

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 24,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check full underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2020 24,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

unable to check full underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2019 20,975 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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DF66 SYJ is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF66 SYJ, 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 DF66 SYJ registered?

DF66 SYJ is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 November 2016.

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