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S526 TCV

1998 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

247,219 mi
Last recorded247,219 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Twingo121,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS526 TCV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 247,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

head lights masked at time of test

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight roughness in both front wheel bearing

weld repair heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Jan 2017 247,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight roughness in both front wheel bearing

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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S526 TCV is a 1998 Renault Twingo in Black 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 S526 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 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 S526 TCV registered?

S526 TCV is a 1998 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S526 TCV safe to buy?

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