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R643 FRW

1997 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,470 mi
Last recorded182,470 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 FRW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 182,470 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 182,470 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014
Fail 13 Jan 2014

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 171,994 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 171,658 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

battery insecure

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2012 171,565 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

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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R643 FRW is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R643 FRW, 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 R643 FRW registered?

R643 FRW is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R643 FRW safe to buy?

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