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AP08 KRD

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,097 mi
Last recorded134,097 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 KRD
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2022 134,097 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 126,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 126,613 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 116,635 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp.

Offside Rear Lamp damsged

Fail 25 Mar 2020 116,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp.

Offside Rear Lamp damsged

Pass 10 Jan 2019 109,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 109,376 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached damaged (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 101,454 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 101,454 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,911 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no. plate characters not black comp.

Fail 15 Jul 2016 91,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

no. plate characters not black comp.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,851 miles

Off-side rear lamp damaged.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,064 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,771 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 53,702 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 41,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

airbag light on

Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,847 miles

airbag light on

Pass 10 Jun 2011 7,674 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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AP08 KRD is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AP08 KRD, 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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AP08 KRD is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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