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SY57 RJV

2007 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,231 mi
Last recorded191,231 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Renault Twingo55,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 RJV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 191,231 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 171,447 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 152,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive has engine oil leak coming from upper rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear seats in folded position with items on top not allowing full cheek of adult belts

Pass 22 Jul 2020 139,369 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 127,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2019 127,750 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 107,454 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel slight bind when turned by hand

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 May 2017 107,451 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3.0mm and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel slight bind when turned by hand

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre 2.0mm wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel slight bind when turned by hand

Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,868 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 102,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 100,616 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 100,616 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2014 91,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 83,542 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 83,542 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 68,382 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,289 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

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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SY57 RJV is a 2007 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,745 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 SY57 RJV, 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 19 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY57 RJV is a 2007 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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