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R924 NGF

1998 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

185,269 mi
Last recorded185,269 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Renault Twingo121,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 NGF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2022 185,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted securing slide missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 181,961 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 176,939 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 176,882 miles

corrosion in floor to sills nearside and offside and suspension mountings front and rear

corrosion in floor to sills nearside and offside and suspension mountings front and rear

Pass 18 Jul 2016 170,230 miles

Nearside Front chassis section corroded

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front chassis section corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

minor exhaust leak from centre joint

Fail 18 Jul 2016 170,230 miles

Nearside Front chassis section corroded

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front chassis section corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

minor exhaust leak from centre joint

Pass 30 Jul 2015 161,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all under iron work corroded

hole in n/s/f floor

rear exhaust deteriating

under body rusty all areas

Fail 28 Jul 2015 161,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all under iron work corroded

hole in n/s/f floor

rear exhaust deteriating

under body rusty all areas

Pass 1 Oct 2013 160,122 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear springs corroded

off side rear tyre cracked

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2013 160,122 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear springs corroded

off side rear tyre cracked

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2013 158,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2011 153,074 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 153,068 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 138,633 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 138,633 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 126,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

one bulb in high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2009 126,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

one bulb in high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2008 117,057 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front brake disc inner faces corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2008 116,946 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 109,382 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear number plate has water damage

Pass 20 Sep 2006 104,934 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 104,934 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R924 NGF is a 1998 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R924 NGF, 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.

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R924 NGF is a 1998 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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