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P143 RGT

1997 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

255,698 mi
Last recorded255,698 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 RGT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 255,698 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 255,697 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 247,693 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 236,940 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 236,938 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 224,750 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 215,913 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 210,466 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 210,466 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 199,868 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 186,364 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 173,674 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 168,421 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 149,730 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 149,728 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE UNDERCUT

Pass 20 May 2015 131,049 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy.

Fail 20 May 2015 131,049 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 114,925 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,223 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 99,223 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,109 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 92,567 miles

slight play and noise from front wheel bearings

Fail 31 May 2011 92,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play and noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,611 miles

front brake imbalance on max 25%....

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses slightly perishing....

Pass 24 Jun 2009 84,578 miles

advise rear brake inspection.....

n/s steering rack gaiter perishing.....

slight noise from n/s/f wheel.....

Fail 24 Jun 2009 84,578 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise rear brake inspection.....

n/s steering rack gaiter perishing.....

slight noise from n/s/f wheel.....

Pass 13 Jun 2008 83,204 miles

n/s & o/s steering rack gaiters beginning to split....

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses starting to perish...

Fail 13 Jun 2008 83,204 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s & o/s steering rack gaiters beginning to split....

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses starting to perish...

Pass 22 Jun 2007 81,721 miles

front brake pads not visable...

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses starting to perish....

Pass 23 Jun 2006 80,438 miles

play in n/s/f strut top bush , advise replacement.

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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P143 RGT is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 90,570 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 P143 RGT, 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 29 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P143 RGT registered?

P143 RGT is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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