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R716 BAU

1997 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,030 mi
Last recorded90,030 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 BAU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 90,030 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 88,720 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 88,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 84,995 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 84,994 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front number plate damaged.

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R716 BAU is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Black 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 R716 BAU, 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 R716 BAU registered?

R716 BAU is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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