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AB08 XJX

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,397 mi
Last recorded58,397 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XJX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 58,397 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 54,784 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 54,784 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 51,702 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 48,714 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 46,155 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 43,541 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 41,500 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 41,500 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 17 May 2019 38,181 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 34,916 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 31,556 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 27,714 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 23,243 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 19,193 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 15,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2012 10,886 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 6,615 miles

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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AB08 XJX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 56,518 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB08 XJX, 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 18 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 XJX registered?

AB08 XJX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is AB08 XJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 XJX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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