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AJ08 EYM

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,978 mi
Last recorded58,978 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 EYM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 58,978 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 57,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 56,028 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 54,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 52,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 50,436 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 47,608 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 47,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,222 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 43,222 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 38,919 miles

n/s rear tyre edges wearing smooth

Fail 13 Mar 2018 38,919 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear tyre edges wearing smooth

Pass 11 Mar 2017 34,751 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 30,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 22,924 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 22,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 18,272 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 18,272 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 13,966 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 13,966 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2011 9,005 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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AJ08 EYM is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AJ08 EYM, 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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AJ08 EYM is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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