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R632 BBK

1997 Renault Twingo

Gold Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

48,510 mi
Last recorded48,510 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 BBK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 48,510 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 48,510 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Back box outer skin corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 48,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 May 2023 47,976 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 47,294 miles

All underbody and front subframe corroded

Pass 5 May 2021 46,720 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 46,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 46,183 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 46,170 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box is corroded but not blowing

Pass 29 Nov 2018 45,787 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,274 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 45,274 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,798 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 43,900 miles

OSR hand brake outer hand brake cable split

Fail 15 Dec 2015 43,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

OSR hand brake outer hand brake cable split

Pass 20 Dec 2014 43,572 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 42,702 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R handbrake outer casing split

Fail 20 Dec 2013 42,702 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R handbrake outer casing split

Pass 3 Dec 2012 40,745 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,952 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 38,952 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,814 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,251 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,380 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 15,542 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 15,091 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R632 BBK is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Gold with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R632 BBK, 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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R632 BBK is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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