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AV08 VRF

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,596 mi
Last recorded95,596 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VRF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp has condensation

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 95,594 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp has condensation

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 92,230 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 92,230 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s to n/s across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2020 91,669 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,933 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 88,933 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 81,281 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2017 75,657 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 69,878 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,138 miles

Left hand indicater switch does not stay on but can be held down to oportate and then works as designed

Fail 2 Jun 2015 64,138 miles

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

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

Left hand indicater switch does not stay on but can be held down to oportate and then works as designed

Pass 30 May 2014 51,607 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,408 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 30,978 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,619 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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AV08 VRF is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV08 VRF, 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 AV08 VRF registered?

AV08 VRF is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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