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HJ57 WXX

2007 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,855 mi
Last recorded145,855 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Renault Twingo55,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 WXX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2024 145,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 142,722 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 142,528 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 136,979 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 131,334 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 131,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 126,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 126,636 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

auxiliary drive belt badly worn/damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2019 123,656 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 123,656 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside number plate light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2018 119,824 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 116,808 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 116,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases gasket between manifold and front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine oil filter ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 112,790 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2016 112,790 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2015 108,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 108,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 104,539 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 104,539 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 97,960 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 97,960 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 95,097 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 86,037 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,987 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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HJ57 WXX is a 2007 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2007 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,745 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 HJ57 WXX, 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 19 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ57 WXX registered?

HJ57 WXX is a 2007 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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