MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside front tyre 3mm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre 3mm
rear tyres low
slight movement in drivers seat
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nail in offside rear tyre
rear tyres low
slight movement in drivers seat
How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?
Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R642 TAC is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 R642 TAC, 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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What year was R642 TAC registered?
R642 TAC is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R642 TAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R642 TAC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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