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AM57 OUW

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,589 mi
Last recorded87,589 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 OUW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 87,589 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 30 Jul 2024 87,589 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2023 78,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front rad damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 78,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front rad damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 68,178 miles

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 68,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged nearside

Fail 26 Jul 2022 68,111 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

damage to engine intercooler and mounting brackets broken, but deemed secure at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2021 61,634 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 61,602 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 55,886 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 7 Aug 2019 50,589 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 50,542 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake travel long

Pass 15 Jul 2017 39,623 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 34,783 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,485 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 28,382 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs rusted

Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,341 miles

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)

tread cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 7 Feb 2014 23,964 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 17,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jan 2013 17,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 13,846 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 13,846 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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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AM57 OUW 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 62.5%.

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 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 AM57 OUW, 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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AM57 OUW is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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