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R197 MFM

1997 Renault Twingo

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,573 mi
Last recorded85,573 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 MFM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2008 85,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 78,886 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

centre exhaust mounting poor

fault nearside headlamp adjuster

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,023 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 67,530 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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R197 MFM is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R197 MFM, 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 R197 MFM registered?

R197 MFM is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R197 MFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 MFM shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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