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R492 TKR

1998 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,586 mi
Last recorded111,586 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Renault Twingo121,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 TKR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 111,586 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,328 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking up

Fail 26 Apr 2016 96,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

both rear tyres tread cracking up

Pass 1 Mar 2014 89,332 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres cracking on outside edges

Fail 10 Jun 2011 89,288 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 89,288 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 88,396 miles

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

Rear exhaust hangers perished

Fail 22 Mar 2010 88,381 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear exhaust hangers perished

Pass 15 Apr 2009 86,722 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 83,286 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 77,008 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 70,706 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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R492 TKR is a 1998 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R492 TKR, 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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R492 TKR is a 1998 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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