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N976 EKP

1996 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1190cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,965 mi
Last recorded168,965 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Renault Twingo108,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 EKP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,190cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 168,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 168,965 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre forward to floor to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 168,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 168,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 168,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 177,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 167,322 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear wiper worn

Pass 15 Sep 2016 166,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill (5.2.6)

rear exhaust silencer porous skin peeling

rear wiper worn rubber

Fail 14 Sep 2016 166,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill (5.2.6)

rear exhaust silencer porous skin peeling

rear wiper worn rubber

Pass 26 Aug 2015 163,938 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 162,130 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 160,968 miles

Oil leak

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 158,263 miles

o/s/rear tyre side wall weak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 156,304 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 156,304 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 153,992 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 153,992 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 151,690 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 148,515 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 146,653 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 134,920 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 119,785 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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N976 EKP is a 1996 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 108,943 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 N976 EKP, 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 30 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N976 EKP is a 1996 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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