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SA16 JNS

2016 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,321 mi
Last recorded58,321 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 JNS
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 58,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 58,320 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at clamp between silener at catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 53,823 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 53,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Stalk faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Stalk faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember/ rear arms inner mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working Stalk faulty (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 51,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 40,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 40,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 29,862 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 29,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 21,538 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 13,774 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 11,746 miles

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

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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SA16 JNS is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 28,834 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 SA16 JNS, 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 10 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SA16 JNS registered?

SA16 JNS is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 August 2016.

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