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HY16 HWJ

2016 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,541 mi
Last recorded41,541 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 HWJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 41,541 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 41,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 38,037 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jan 2025 37,986 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2024 34,003 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 33,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 30,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 27,932 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 27,932 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 25,641 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 22,182 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 18,570 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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HY16 HWJ is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY16 HWJ, 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 HY16 HWJ registered?

HY16 HWJ is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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