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P711 GOM

1996 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,823 mi
Last recorded155,823 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Twingo108,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 GOM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 155,823 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside, Floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor pan holed and corroded not prescribed

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

Nearside Rear Park brake lower and slower in operation

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill becoming soft

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, Side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 155,392 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 155,392 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak at first joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155 70 13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear mount broken,system secure

Pass 11 Oct 2022 153,732 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 153,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 10 May 2021 151,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 151,418 miles

'Lift' in both sides front suspension MacPherson strut top mountings

Localized corrosion e.g. nearside rear inner sill

Fail 19 Feb 2020 151,412 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

'Lift' in both sides front suspension MacPherson strut top mountings

Localized corrosion e.g. nearside rear inner sill

Pass 22 Feb 2019 150,626 miles

Localized corrosion e.g. nearside inner sill

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 150,623 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Localized corrosion e.g. nearside inner sill

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 149,768 miles

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

Offside Rear footbrake low reading

Pass 6 Feb 2017 148,256 miles

Both rear, inner sills, coated presume corrosion

Localized corrosion inc. some components

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 147,227 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brakes low effort

Pass 20 Feb 2015 145,738 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 145,639 miles

Exhaust bracket chafing offside brake cable sleeve

Front indicator lamp lenses barely secure

Front sub frame corroding

Nearside CV gaiter seeping grease; Failure thought imminent

Some play in MacPherson strut top mountings

Fail 8 Oct 2013 145,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust bracket chafing offside brake cable sleeve

Front brake pads worn unevenly. Offside outer worn lower

Front indicator lamp lenses barely secure

Front sub frame corroding

N.B. Offside front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake. To be checked at re-test

Nearside CV gaiter seeping grease; Failure thought imminent

Note: Left hand drive

Some play in MacPherson strut top mountings

Pass 11 Oct 2012 142,931 miles

front sub frame corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 142,895 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front sub frame corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 142,665 miles

Carbon monoxide at natural idle to maximum limit

Localised underside corrosion e.g. nearside rear inner sill

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding: Recommend attention

Play in McPherson strut top mountings

Rear fog light colour faded, Recommend attention

Pass 31 Oct 2011 142,665 miles

Carbon monoxide at natural idle to maximum limit

Localised underside corrosion e.g. nearside rear inner sill

Offside front brake binding: Recommend attention

Play in McPherson strut top mountings

Rear fog light colour faded, Recommend attention

Pass 21 Apr 2010 132,307 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2009 127,148 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 127,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 119,446 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 119,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 113,480 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 113,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 101,560 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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P711 GOM is a 1996 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P711 GOM, 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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P711 GOM is a 1996 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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