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AM08 NJZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,917 mi
Last recorded168,917 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NJZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 168,917 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 168,915 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 152,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 140,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 129,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 123,614 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 109,614 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 94,097 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,144 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,678 miles

Centre HANDBRAKE LEVER S/PLAY

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play STEERING JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,255 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 74,255 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,618 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,334 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 36,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,861 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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AM08 NJZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AM08 NJZ, 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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AM08 NJZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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