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S388 TCV

1999 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,664 mi
Last recorded174,664 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Renault Twingo81,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 TCV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 174,664 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. 155/70r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 174,084 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 173,300 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 172,940 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 171,316 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 170,346 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 169,237 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 169,237 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 167,397 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 162,427 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 15 Feb 2017 162,427 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 158,319 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Feb 2016 158,317 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2015 154,355 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 151,257 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 148,259 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 148,258 miles

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

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

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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S388 TCV is a 1999 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1999 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 81,867 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 S388 TCV, 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 27 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S388 TCV registered?

S388 TCV is a 1999 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S388 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S388 TCV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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