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AO08 OAY

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,866 mi
Last recorded28,866 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 OAY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,866 miles

brake pipes greased unable to carry out a detailed inspection

Fail 11 Sep 2014 28,865 miles

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

brake pipes greased unable to carry out a detailed inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,479 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 19,479 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 16,777 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre light cracking in treads

Pass 7 Sep 2012 16,777 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyre light cracking in treads

Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,166 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 9,700 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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AO08 OAY is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AO08 OAY, 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 AO08 OAY registered?

AO08 OAY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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