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V71 ESR

2000 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

106,642 mi
Last recorded106,642 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Renault Twingo110,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 ESR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 106,642 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 106,571 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 106,571 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 106,482 miles

wheel alignment needs checked

wishbone bolts excessive length

Fail 26 Oct 2023 106,482 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wheel alignment needs checked

wishbone bolts excessive length

Fail 6 Oct 2023 106,479 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 106,153 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2021 105,764 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2021 105,755 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 105,013 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 104,995 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 103,444 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 101,733 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 101,259 miles

service brake effort could be better

Fail 28 Sep 2017 101,252 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

service brake effort could be better

Pass 7 Oct 2016 100,289 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,339 miles

coolant leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 98,338 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,712 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 96,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 90,468 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 90,468 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,541 miles

battery insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2012 84,540 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2011 121,922 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 12 Jul 2011 121,921 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2010 8,412 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 4,932 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 114,693 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 114,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 96,003 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 96,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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V71 ESR is a 2000 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2000 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 110,096 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 V71 ESR, 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 26 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V71 ESR is a 2000 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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