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N973 NMW

1995 Renault Twingo

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

133,024 mi
Last recorded133,024 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Renault Twingo131,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 NMW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 133,024 miles

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

Rear brake performances lower than expected

corrosion:- floors to sills, n/s/r inner sill

Fail 24 May 2016 133,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake performances lower than expected

corrosion:- floors to sills, n/s/r inner sill

Pass 19 May 2015 130,104 miles

floors to sills corroded

n/s/f floor weakened by corrosion

noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 14 May 2015 130,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

floors to sills corroded

n/s/f floor weakened by corrosion

noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2014 127,904 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 127,904 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f mirror glass missing

Pass 14 May 2013 126,126 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 126,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

both front brake discs warped

Pass 15 May 2012 122,723 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 122,723 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 May 2011 121,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 121,144 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 118,818 miles

nearside headlight yellow

Fail 27 Apr 2010 118,818 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside headlight yellow

Pass 6 May 2009 115,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 112,610 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 112,610 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 104,930 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 104,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake efforts low †unable to see brake pads

Pass 4 May 2006 99,392 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 99,384 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape + 2mm

slight damage to o/s/r brake pipe

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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N973 NMW is a 1995 Renault Twingo in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 N973 NMW, 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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What year was N973 NMW registered?

N973 NMW is a 1995 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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