2018 Renault Twingo · 2,422 MOT tests
2018 Renault Twingo reliability
2018 Renault Twingos fail 17.3% of first MOT tests, 45% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 12 Twingo years (2,422 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Twingos: 36.6%)
- 17.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Twingos: 36.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 20,501
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,422
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.1% of tests fail here (155% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Renault Twingo
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Tyres5.9%
- Suspension3.1%
- Brakes2.3%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.62%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.19%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.61%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.49%
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 1.11%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.99%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.28%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.11%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.48%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.86%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Renault Twingo reliable?
2018 Renault Twingos fail 17.3% of first MOT tests, 45% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 12 Twingo years (2,422 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Renault Twingo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.62% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.19% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (1.61% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Renault Twingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Renault Twingo shows 20,501 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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