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R443 DNP

1997 Renault Twingo

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,374 mi
Last recorded186,374 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 DNP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 186,374 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 221,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brakes slightly low on effort

rear wiper worn

slight play / movement in steering rack

tiny chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2017 215,458 miles

N/S Middle brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 206,189 miles

Clutch bearing noisey

N/S/R Tyre tread low

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 18 Feb 2016 206,185 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced subframe (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Clutch bearing noisey

N/S/R Tyre tread low

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jan 2015 192,538 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 5 Feb 2014 180,186 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and wearing thin

Clutch bearing noisey

Fail 30 Jan 2014 180,181 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/F Wheel bearing noise

Both front brake discs corroded and wearing thin

Clutch bearing noisey

Pass 8 Jun 2012 169,539 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 May 2011 158,277 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 158,081 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 148,913 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 138,439 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 138,364 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 126,579 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 112,734 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 100,662 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R443 DNP is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R443 DNP, 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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R443 DNP is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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