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NJ16 VWR

2016 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,309 mi
Last recorded48,309 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 VWR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 48,309 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 48,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 48,296 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked inner and outer faces (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 15 Nov 2024 43,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner side worn and lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Replacement Recommended. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread area ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread depth is 2.5mm,Replacement Recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 43,237 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner side worn and lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Replacement Recommended. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread area ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread depth is 2.5mm,Replacement Recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 38,822 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 38,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

tpms system indicates a deflated tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2022 34,565 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 34,490 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 31,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 27,702 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 21,216 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 18,857 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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NJ16 VWR is a 2016 Renault Twingo in White with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NJ16 VWR, 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 NJ16 VWR registered?

NJ16 VWR is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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