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AO08 OBL

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,867 mi
Last recorded104,867 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,867 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 104,866 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 97,213 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres starting to perish - N/S 1998 - O/S 2001.

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 97,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked Broken off. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked Broken off. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres starting to perish - N/S 1998 - O/S 2001.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 94,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,887 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside washer jet not working but there is still sufficient fluid from offside

Fail 6 Apr 2016 90,887 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside washer jet not working but there is still sufficient fluid from offside

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,309 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,890 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 72,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 61,062 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 61,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,007 miles

Front pads low

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

O/S/F Fog Lamp not working

Pass 7 Apr 2011 40,892 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 OBL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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