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M596 VRC

1994 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,973 mi
Last recorded163,973 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Renault Twingo151,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM596 VRC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,239cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 163,973 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 163,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 161,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 161,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 160,607 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 160,607 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 154,481 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 145,353 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 145,349 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 145,343 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust backbox mounting rubber split but still supported

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.BORDERLINE

offside rear tyre cut but not showing cords

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 29 Oct 2012 142,345 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 142,345 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 139,198 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 139,162 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 135,558 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 132,429 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 132,367 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 123,331 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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M596 VRC is a 1994 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 151,005 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 M596 VRC, 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 32 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M596 VRC is a 1994 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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