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M165 VDO

1995 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,672 mi
Last recorded188,672 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Renault Twingo131,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM165 VDO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 188,672 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 186,550 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 184,656 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 182,525 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 180,491 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))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 178,759 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 178,736 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 169,179 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 395,409 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

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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M165 VDO is a 1995 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1995 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 131,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M165 VDO, 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 31 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M165 VDO registered?

M165 VDO is a 1995 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M165 VDO safe to buy?

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