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R712 TWO

1998 Renault Twingo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,151 mi
Last recorded142,151 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Twingo121,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 TWO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 142,151 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance.

o/s/f wing damaged. o/s/f tyre on 2mm + wear on inside edge. n/s/r exhaust mounting breaking up.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 142,151 miles

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

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front brakes slightly out of balance.

o/s/f wing damaged. o/s/f tyre on 2mm + wear on inside edge. n/s/r exhaust mounting breaking up.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 129,417 miles

Advise o/s/f door handle lever broken.

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 129,403 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Advise o/s/f door handle lever broken.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 113,711 miles

O/S FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE BROKEN (BUT STILL ABLE TO OPEN DOOR)

VARIOUS UNDERBODY AREAS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 4 Jun 2007 113,710 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

O/S FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE BROKEN ( BUT STILL ABLE TO OPEN DOOR)

REAR SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

VARIOUS UNDERBODY AREAS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 9 Jun 2006 102,469 miles

front number plate showing signs of fadeing

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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R712 TWO is a 1998 Renault Twingo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 121,866 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 R712 TWO, 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 28 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R712 TWO registered?

R712 TWO is a 1998 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R712 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R712 TWO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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