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R55 NLT

1999 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,105 mi
Last recorded38,105 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Renault Twingo81,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 NLT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 38,105 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 37,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2019 37,606 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2018 36,726 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 146,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 146,064 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 142,597 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen scratched ouside swept area on O/S

Windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2012 142,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen scratched ouside swept area on O/S

Windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2011 137,184 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper getting poor

Fail 16 Nov 2011 137,184 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper getting poor

Pass 16 Nov 2010 128,331 miles

Drivers door stiff to open from inside

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak suspect head gasket

Pass 18 Nov 2009 118,841 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 118,841 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Some noise from the near side rear wheel bearing

Some noise from the off side rear brake.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 118,090 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 118,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

noisey off side rear brake.

possible problem from the off side front caliper (binding brake)

some noise from the near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Nov 2007 111,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 106,730 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2006 106,730 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

CAMBELT DUE

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

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

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

OIL LEAK FROM HEADGASKET

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

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

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

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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R55 NLT is a 1999 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 81,867 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R55 NLT, 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 27 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R55 NLT registered?

R55 NLT is a 1999 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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