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R266 ECR

1998 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,551 mi
Last recorded216,551 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Twingo121,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 ECR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 216,551 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2013 199,858 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 199,858 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 189,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front sub frame corroded

rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 6 May 2011 184,426 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

ft subframe showing signs of corrosion

ft tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 5 May 2010 168,868 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 168,830 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ft sub frame asm starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jul 2009 168,786 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

alternator belt not mounted correctly , cutting into cambelt cover

Pass 31 Jul 2008 161,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 158,305 miles

front suspension cross member showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2007 158,305 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension cross member showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2006 155,499 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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R266 ECR is a 1998 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R266 ECR, 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 R266 ECR registered?

R266 ECR is a 1998 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R266 ECR safe to buy?

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