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R224 OPE

1997 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,222 mi
Last recorded51,222 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 OPE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,222 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,616 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 50,616 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,288 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 43,496 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 43,496 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 41,333 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 37,716 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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R224 OPE is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R224 OPE, 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 R224 OPE registered?

R224 OPE is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R224 OPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R224 OPE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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