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R473 OLJ

1998 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1146cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,376 mi
Last recorded75,376 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Twingo121,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 OLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,146cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,376 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm on both fronts (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 71,395 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm on both fronts (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,321 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

imbalance on front brake's

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,977 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,745 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2014 64,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 61,564 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,346 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,581 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Headlamp beam deflectors installed at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,154 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,187 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R473 OLJ is a 1998 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,146cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R473 OLJ, 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 R473 OLJ registered?

R473 OLJ is a 1998 Renault Twingo, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R473 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 OLJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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