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R889 JGF

1997 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,851 mi
Last recorded77,851 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 JGF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 77,851 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 77,850 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 74,087 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 74,085 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,643 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 64,073 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,028 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 61,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 55,035 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside mirror broken.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,812 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 50,812 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 44,117 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2011 44,117 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2010 42,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,226 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 41,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 40,289 miles

Nearside front tyre getting low on tread and is a little flat

Pass 5 Nov 2005 40,289 miles

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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R889 JGF is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R889 JGF, 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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R889 JGF is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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