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P153 RBP

1996 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,352 mi
Last recorded218,352 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Twingo108,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 RBP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 218,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 211,884 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Temporary headlight deflectors fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2013 211,879 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Temporary headlight deflectors fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2012 204,816 miles

Exhaust centre mount slight deteration

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Temp. beam adjustments fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2011 197,990 miles

Beam deflectors fitted

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 197,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Beam deflectors fitted

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 190,677 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 182,591 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2008 173,074 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 173,074 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 161,320 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R tyre side wall perished.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 161,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R tyre side wall perished.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 148,865 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P153 RBP is a 1996 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P153 RBP, 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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P153 RBP is a 1996 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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