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P830 FTA

1997 Renault Twingo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,242 mi
Last recorded153,242 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 FTA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 153,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 153,242 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 152,889 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 146,412 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 138,290 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 132,130 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 126,977 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 122,467 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 122,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 117,347 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 112,111 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 111,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

headlihts dipping wrong way this has been obscured by tape leaving level dip

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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P830 FTA is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P830 FTA, 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 P830 FTA registered?

P830 FTA is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P830 FTA safe to buy?

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