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R204 DKY

1998 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,160 mi
Last recorded136,160 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Twingo121,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 DKY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 136,160 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded but not considered excessive

N/S/F outer sill surface corrosion

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 136,160 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner sills corroded but not considered excessive

N/S/F outer sill surface corrosion

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 128,621 miles

Surface Corrosion

Fail 18 May 2017 128,621 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R Inner Seal (2.4.A.3)

Surface Corrosion

Pass 12 May 2016 121,233 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 121,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2015 112,296 miles

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

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

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

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

wiper blade deterioated

Pass 2 Jun 2014 104,486 miles

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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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R204 DKY 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 R204 DKY, 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 R204 DKY registered?

R204 DKY is a 1998 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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