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AC08 LXD

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,792 mi
Last recorded123,792 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LXD
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 123,792 miles

sump pan rusting and slight leak of engine oil

Fail 17 Jun 2026 123,707 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases POSSABLE CENTRE AND REAR. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 115,862 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 115,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At backbox. Advise repair or replacement. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm) and badly worn inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is cracked and has water ingress. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2mm), badly worn on outer edge and slightly underinflated. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 110,239 miles

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

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

engine sump pan rusting and wet with oil

water in headlight passengers side

Pass 24 Mar 2023 103,796 miles

small amount of water in passengers side headlight

Fail 24 Mar 2023 103,796 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

small amount of water in passengers side headlight

Pass 30 Mar 2022 99,516 miles

engine oil leak by oil filter

water in passengers side front headlight

Fail 28 Mar 2022 99,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers side rear tire starting to crack

engine oil leak by oil filter

water in passengers side front headlight

Pass 26 Mar 2021 95,326 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 95,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 90,377 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,986 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 85,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Anti roll bar bushes badly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective full of water / condensation. No beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front brake disc's severely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,870 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,117 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 62,984 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 62,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,623 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)

osf wiper could be better

Pass 8 May 2014 40,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2014 40,198 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,157 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,305 miles

both rear tyres cracking ontread shoulder

Pass 16 May 2011 22,435 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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AC08 LXD is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AC08 LXD, 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.

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What year was AC08 LXD registered?

AC08 LXD is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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