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R642 TAC

1997 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,040 mi
Last recorded144,040 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 TAC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 144,040 miles

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 144,040 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 127,641 miles

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 25 Nov 2013 127,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 113,017 miles

rear tyres low

slight movement in drivers seat

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2012 113,017 miles

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.

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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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?

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