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W487 WTA

2000 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

206,164 mi
Last recorded206,164 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Renault Twingo110,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 WTA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 206,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 204,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 204,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 198,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 194,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipe has repair with metal union

Pass 20 Oct 2020 160,865 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel pipe has repair with metal union

Fail 20 Oct 2020 160,865 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipe has repair with metal union

Pass 17 Sep 2019 158,727 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 158,699 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 153,703 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread face cracked/split

Offside Rear outer sidewalls cracked/split

Pass 4 Mar 2013 143,767 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 143,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 135,396 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 135,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 132,235 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 132,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 122,545 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 115,191 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 115,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 104,786 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 104,786 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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W487 WTA is a 2000 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W487 WTA, 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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What year was W487 WTA registered?

W487 WTA is a 2000 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W487 WTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W487 WTA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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