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N403 OGC

1995 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Renault Twingo131,618 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN403 OGC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 235,183 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 282,156 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 275,324 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 267,770 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 258,388 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 249,234 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 239,974 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 228,120 miles

both front brake discs corroded

rear seat removed

Fail 29 Aug 2014 228,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front brake discs corroded

rear seat removed

Fail 16 Oct 2013 228,103 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 208,636 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 208,636 miles

Nearside Outer 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Coolant leak

brake fluid discoloured

steering squeaking (dry joint?)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 182,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all tyres worn between 2 and 3 mm

corrosion forming underneath

front wiper split

Pass 7 Oct 2010 159,503 miles

Both front chassis rails corroding. Need re-undersealing.

Both front strut top mounts are worn.

Both rear shock abbsorbers in poor condition with corrosion also dust covers are falling to bits.

Corrosion to offside door step area.

STRONG ADVISE; Excessive noise from water pump and or alternator. Reqs Attn. Also noted play in water pump pulley.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 159,503 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front chassis rails corroding. Need re-undersealing.

Both front strut top mounts are worn.

Both rear shock abbsorbers in poor condition with corrosion also dust covers are falling to bits.

Corrosion to offside door step area.

STRONG ADVISE; Excessive noise from water pump and or alternator. Reqs Attn. Also noted play in water pump pulley.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 139,242 miles

advise rear brake inspection......

front subframe corroding......

light under body corrosion......

nail in o/s/f tyre centre tread.....

o/s/r inner wheel rim slightly distorted.....

Pass 4 Sep 2008 118,210 miles

exhaust fouling body advise adjustment...

front brake discs corroding & worn.. pads appear to be getting low....

noise from both rear wheel bearings , advise replacements...

Pass 14 Sep 2007 99,099 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroding...

front subframe corroding.....

Pass 18 Sep 2006 80,646 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 80,646 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust tail pipe close to n/s/r tyre..

front brake discs corroding..

front brake imbalance on max.25%..

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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N403 OGC is a 1995 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N403 OGC, 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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N403 OGC is a 1995 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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