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AP08 RAX

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,979 mi
Last recorded38,979 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 RAX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 38,979 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 38,094 miles

all suspension components corroding and rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2023 37,194 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 37,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 36,204 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 35,038 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 33,890 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 32,479 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 30,388 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 27,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 1.9mm

Offside Front tyre worn to 2.2mm

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 25,364 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,955 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,204 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,040 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 12,469 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 8,078 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 8,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RAX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AP08 RAX, 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 AP08 RAX registered?

AP08 RAX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is AP08 RAX safe to buy?

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