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GL16 EWG

2016 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,190 mi
Last recorded56,190 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 EWG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 56,190 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 54,439 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 51,075 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 47,603 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 47,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2022 43,059 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 43,059 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,821 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 27,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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GL16 EWG is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL16 EWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL16 EWG registered?

GL16 EWG is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is GL16 EWG safe to buy?

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