2018 Renault Twingo 0.9L Petrol · MJ03 AJJ
2018 Renault Twingo (0.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 33,171 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT TWINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ03 AJJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 33,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MJ03 AJJ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Renault Twingo (MJ03 AJJ) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
MJ03 AJJ Mileage History
- 25/02/202214,127 mi
- 27/02/202318,592 mi+4,465 mi
- 27/02/202422,820 mi+4,228 mi
- 10/02/202527,920 mi+5,100 mi
- 23/02/202633,171 mi+5,251 mi
Average of roughly 4,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Renault Twingo Mk3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 0.9 TCe Timing Chain Elongation and Hydraulic Tensioner FailureSerious
The 0.9-litre 3-cylinder TCe 90 (H4Bt) uses a rear-mounted timing chain system. On urban-driven cars with extended oil service intervals, the timing chain can stretch and the hydraulic tensioner loses pressure. This produces a metallic rattling noise from the rear engine compartment on cold starts and light acceleration. If neglected, slack allows the chain to jump teeth, causing camshaft timing fault codes, misfires, or internal engine damage. Replacement requires substantial labour to access the compact rear engine bay.
- Rear Brake Shoe Binding and Handbrake Cable SeizureModerate
Due to the lightweight front-biased braking balance of small city cars, the rear drum brakes on the Twingo receive relatively low hydraulic line pressure during normal gentle urban driving. In the UK climate, moisture, road salt, and brake dust build up inside the drums, causing the mechanical shoe pivot points, self-adjusting ratchets, and handbrake operating cables to corrode and seize. This leads to dragging rear brakes, accelerated shoe lining wear, excessive handbrake lever travel, and significant brake effort imbalance across the rear axle, making this one of the most frequent MOT failure items on UK Twingos.
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