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AO08 XEU

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,899 mi
Last recorded91,899 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XEU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 91,899 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 91,891 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 85,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 85,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 79,585 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 73,784 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 69,450 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 69,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 63,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 56,600 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,878 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,631 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 44,631 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 T (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,512 miles

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)

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

cracks in tread on both rear tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,004 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 27,410 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 21,905 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,011 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 XEU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO08 XEU, 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 XEU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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