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GP16 LHC

2016 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,253 mi
Last recorded41,253 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP16 LHC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 41,253 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 36,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 31,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front bonnet corner delaminating a little loose

Nearside Front wheel arch cover missing

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

under body undertrays missing

Fail 16 Apr 2024 31,317 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front bonnet corner delaminating a little loose

Nearside Front wheel arch cover missing

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

under body undertrays missing

Pass 12 Jan 2023 26,977 miles

Nearside Body panel slightly loose bonnet skin delaminating (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 26,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Body panel slightly loose bonnet skin delaminating (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 16,438 miles

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

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))

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 31 Dec 2020 9,513 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 7,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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GP16 LHC is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GP16 LHC, 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 GP16 LHC registered?

GP16 LHC is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is GP16 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP16 LHC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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