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M940 MNV

1995 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Renault Twingo131,618 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM940 MNV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,239cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2014

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front 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)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to centre floor,offside front floor and chassis

drivers and passenger front inner door handles loose

lift in nearside and offside front top strut mounts

parking brake outer cables in poor condition

slight play in nearside of steering rack

welding repairs to offside rear underbody sill difficult to assess

Pass 6 Mar 2013 163,925 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

front brake discs very worn and corroded

front sub frame corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Feb 2013 163,925 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

front brake discs very worn and corroded

front sub frame corroded

slight play in steering rack

wiper arm badly worn

Fail 8 Oct 2012

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear road springs corroding.

centre exhaust mount missing.

front brake discs corroding/pitting, advise replacement.

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

movement in both front strut top mounts.

nearside rear parking brake cable outer sleeve damaged.

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside rear parking brake cable outer sleeve damaged.

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing.

offside rear wheel bearing starting to sound dry.

slight damage to offside front road wheel inner bead rim.

slight movement in both sides of steering rack.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 135,205 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded.

offside front driveshaft inner gaitor split.

slight play at nearside of steering rack.

windscreen wiper arm linkage worn.

Fail 17 Aug 2011 135,199 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

cooling fan malfunction

offside front brake disc corroded on inside edge

slight play at nearside of steering rack

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 133,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 131,108 miles

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

brake fluid slightly low

Fail 13 Aug 2009 131,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid slightly low

Pass 13 Aug 2008
Fail 11 Aug 2008

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 118,211 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 104,104 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 104,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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M940 MNV is a 1995 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M940 MNV, 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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M940 MNV is a 1995 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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