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M258 NFJ

1995 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 1239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,825 mi
Last recorded162,825 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Renault Twingo131,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM258 NFJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,239cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 162,825 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 160,441 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 160,405 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer and kat to center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam is for left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam is for left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cms of rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 159,118 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 157,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 157,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 157,426 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 156,700 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 155,441 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 154,286 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 149,348 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 149,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2008 144,391 miles

front brake discs corrision/ pitted

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

o/s rear service brake a bit low

o/s rear tyre at 1.6mm limit

Fail 20 Sep 2008 144,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre at 1.6mm limit

front brake discs corrision/ pitted

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

o/s rear service brake a bit low

Pass 23 Mar 2007 137,138 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 137,137 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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M258 NFJ is a 1995 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 1,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M258 NFJ, 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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M258 NFJ is a 1995 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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