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AU08 RUW

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,660 mi
Last recorded83,660 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 RUW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 83,660 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,229 miles

Rear boot lid can not open

Fail 5 Apr 2019 82,229 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear boot lid can not open

Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,781 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 perish

Fail 6 Apr 2018 80,701 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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 perish

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,833 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 68,783 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,439 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Oil leak from drive shaft seals area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has scratches

Fail 15 Mar 2014 63,439 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Oil leak from drive shaft seals area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has scratches

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,545 miles

air filter box not secure

nearside rear tyre outer section worn down to 2.5mm

Fail 7 Feb 2013 52,544 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre outer section worn down to 2.5mm

Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,443 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 29,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 RUW is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black 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 AU08 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

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

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