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S489 TPU

1998 Renault Twingo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,145 mi
Last recorded95,145 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Twingo121,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS489 TPU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 95,145 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 95,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 93,726 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 93,706 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,720 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 92,672 miles

nearside front of subframe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2013 92,626 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 92,626 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,353 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 81,763 miles

both nearside tyres cracking

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 4 Oct 2011 81,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both nearside tyres cracking

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,565 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING MISSING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 27 Nov 2009 75,501 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 75,446 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2008 70,194 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 70,171 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2007 67,939 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 60,850 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 60,850 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 56,156 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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S489 TPU is a 1998 Renault Twingo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S489 TPU, 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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S489 TPU is a 1998 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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