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P863 TRP

1997 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,640 mi
Last recorded161,640 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 TRP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 161,640 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2012

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2011

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 133,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 133,109 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 124,553 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 116,860 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 116,860 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 110,083 miles

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

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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P863 TRP is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P863 TRP, 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 P863 TRP registered?

P863 TRP is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is P863 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P863 TRP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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