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R116 MBR

1997 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,875 mi
Last recorded106,875 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 MBR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 105,979 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 105,976 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot floor holed o/s

Fail 9 Nov 2015 105,973 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot floor holed o/s

Pass 6 Nov 2014 104,634 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 104,634 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,503 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 87,682 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 87,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,045 miles

front subframe corroded

inner sills corroded

nsf brake pipe corroded

screen damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,659 miles

Abit greasey around both front outer d/shaft gaiter areas (Gaiters NOT split or leaking at time of test)

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes abit corroded (esp front subframe)

Fuel filler flap loose

GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

O/S/F tyre worn near limits at inner tread edge

Rear inner sills/chassis areas getting corroded and areas around susp/arm mounts

Fail 17 Mar 2010 68,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Abit greasey around both front outer d/shaft gaiter areas (Gaiters NOT split or leaking at time of test)

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes abit corroded (esp front subframe)

Fuel filler flap loose

GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

O/S/F tyre worn near limits at inner tread edge

Rear inner sills/chassis areas getting corroded and areas around susp/arm mounts

Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,321 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 63,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,769 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 57,769 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 57,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 57,620 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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R116 MBR is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R116 MBR, 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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R116 MBR is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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