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AU08 OJO

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,160 mi
Last recorded75,160 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OJO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2025 75,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 73,681 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 73,618 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear silencer box blowing

Pass 3 Feb 2023 70,561 miles

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

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 67,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Heatshield loose.

Fail 28 Jan 2022 67,108 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Heatshield loose.

Pass 28 Jan 2021 62,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 58,959 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 58,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 57,620 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 53,100 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 53,099 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,555 miles

both front anti roll bar links deteraited

Fail 20 Oct 2017 49,555 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front anti roll bar links deteraited

Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,507 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,332 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 35,331 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,938 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 28,481 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 24,511 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,771 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

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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AU08 OJO is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU08 OJO, 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 AU08 OJO registered?

AU08 OJO is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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