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R148 UOD

1998 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,928 mi
Last recorded139,928 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Twingo121,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 UOD
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 139,928 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 139,928 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 125,585 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 117,200 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 117,200 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 106,546 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 98,521 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 98,484 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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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R148 UOD is a 1998 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 121,866 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 R148 UOD, 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 28 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R148 UOD registered?

R148 UOD is a 1998 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R148 UOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 UOD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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