2017 Renault Twingo · 4,204 MOT tests
2017 Renault Twingo reliability
2017 Renault Twingos fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 12 Twingo years (4,204 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Twingos: 36.6%)
- 17.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Twingos: 36.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 24,129
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,204
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 45% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.3% of tests fail here (198% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Renault Twingo
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Suspension4.1%
- Brakes2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.07%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.57%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.21%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.36%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.17%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.02%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.42%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.28%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.47%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.88%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Renault Twingo reliable?
2017 Renault Twingos fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 12 Twingo years (4,204 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Renault Twingo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.07% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.57% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.21% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Renault Twingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Renault Twingo shows 24,129 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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