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M820 SAB

1994 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,829 mi
Last recorded124,829 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault Twingo151,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM820 SAB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 124,829 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 124,819 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2024 197,278 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 183,759 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 178,435 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 178,280 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

grease on brake pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2017 178,265 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 177,311 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 177,199 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 147,155 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 167,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has a chunk missing out of sidewall but no ply or cords visible at time of test.

n/s/r tyre perishing around tread and sidewalls

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Fail 16 Mar 2013 166,069 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI AS GENERAL METAL FATIGE THROUGH OUT REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK ALL PIPES AND HOSES BEEN WELED CHASSI SILLS FLOOR BEFORE WAX OIL TO PROTECT

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 166,069 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI AS GENERAL METAL FATIGE THROUGH OUT REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK ALL PIPES AND HOSES BEEN WELED CHASSI SILLS FLOOR BEFORE WAX OIL TO PROTECT

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 159,933 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 159,929 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 147,626 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 15 Dec 2009 142,058 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 142,045 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 133,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 125,497 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

inner sills corroded, o/s & n/s at rear.

signs of corrosion in various places under vehicle.

Fail 13 Nov 2007 125,497 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

inner sills corroded, o/s & n/s at rear.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 116,025 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 106,429 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floor to sills corroded o/s & n/s

Fail 2 Nov 2005 106,425 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floor to sills, both sides corroded.

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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M820 SAB is a 1994 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M820 SAB, 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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M820 SAB is a 1994 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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