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M685 GMR

1995 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,559 mi
Last recorded141,559 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Renault Twingo131,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM685 GMR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 141,559 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 141,557 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 141,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 140,384 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 138,378 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 135,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 132,233 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 130,404 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 129,388 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 125,071 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 125,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 124,443 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 121,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 113,420 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 113,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 102,203 miles

front number plate cracked.

Fail 14 Aug 2008 102,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 94,256 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 90,654 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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M685 GMR is a 1995 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M685 GMR, 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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M685 GMR is a 1995 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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