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GN16 XWM

2016 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,678 mi
Last recorded68,678 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 XWM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 68,678 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 66,625 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 66,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 63,894 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 61,011 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 60,993 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 56,981 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 52,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on center of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 36,512 miles

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

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

Rear Wiper blade smearing

Fail 13 Feb 2019 36,209 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Damage in windscreen zone A more than 10mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wiper blade smearing

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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GN16 XWM is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GN16 XWM, 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 GN16 XWM registered?

GN16 XWM is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is GN16 XWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 XWM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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