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M353 VNU

1995 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

178,600 mi
Last recorded178,600 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Renault Twingo131,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 VNU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,259cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2024 178,600 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive missfire, clearly well in excess of limits (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lamps, kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill infill & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit on inner edge, also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/ inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 175,023 miles

25% front brake imbalance

All tyre valves perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion offside front inner sill area outside prescribed area

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 175,016 miles

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

25% front brake imbalance

All tyre valves perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion offside front inner sill area outside prescribed area

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 169,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Slightly crushed over rear axe. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Floor corroded and holed outside prescribed area.

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes. (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 169,768 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of floorpan. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor at joint with sill about half way along. (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly damaged Slightly crushed over rear axe. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Floor corroded and holed outside prescribed area.

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes. (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 168,395 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to right hand side front hose (3.6.B.2c)

temporary masking tape on both head light units

Pass 4 Dec 2015 166,005 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

both headlights have temporary masking tape fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 166,005 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear under/outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

both headlights have temporary masking tape fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 161,705 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 152,198 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2012 144,832 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 144,803 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 140,621 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 127,167 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 117,866 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 111,103 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2008 111,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake pads 20%

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2007 100,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 100,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 94,874 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 94,874 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2005
Fail 1 Sep 2005

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M353 VNU is a 1995 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 M353 VNU, 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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M353 VNU is a 1995 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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