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R221 MCA

1998 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,254 mi
Last recorded99,254 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Twingo121,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 MCA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2008 99,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 88,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R221 MCA is a 1998 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R221 MCA, 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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How do I check the history of R221 MCA?

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What year was R221 MCA registered?

R221 MCA is a 1998 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is R221 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 MCA shows 2 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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