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RTTG138

1998 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,507 mi
Last recorded192,507 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Twingo121,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTTG138
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 192,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

dash lights pulse with indicators

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

rear tyres worn on edges

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2011 192,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

dash lights pulse with indicators

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

rear tyres worn on edges

slight play in o/s steering rack

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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RTTG138 is a 1998 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RTTG138, 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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What year was RTTG138 registered?

RTTG138 is a 1998 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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