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LHU 7Y

2007 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,563 mi
Last recorded117,563 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Twingo55,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHU 7Y
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 117,563 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 116,021 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 116,009 miles

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake slight binding

Pass 10 Sep 2022 115,233 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 104,307 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 100,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2019 87,343 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 87,216 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust smock (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 6 Sep 2018 70,405 miles

N/S Mirror cracked but does not affect drivers view

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 70,401 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning N/S/R Lamps not working interference from other light sources (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

N/S Mirror cracked but does not affect drivers view

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 66,242 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Tyre wear inner edge both front tyres

Fail 7 Sep 2017 66,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Tyre wear inner edge both front tyres

Pass 3 Aug 2016 61,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 61,965 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,125 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,188 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,008 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 44,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,143 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,901 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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LHU 7Y is a 2007 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LHU 7Y, 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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LHU 7Y is a 2007 Renault Twingo, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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