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MJ16 JZU

2016 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,111 mi
Last recorded88,111 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 JZU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 88,111 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

auxiliary belt deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2025 77,150 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 77,149 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 66,850 miles

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,341 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 59,341 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 51,072 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 31,155 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 23,935 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 16,394 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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MJ16 JZU is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 28,834 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 MJ16 JZU, 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 10 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ16 JZU registered?

MJ16 JZU is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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