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DA08 VAV

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,068 mi
Last recorded66,068 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 VAV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,068 miles

All tyres cracking due to age

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wipers starting to smear slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2022 66,040 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play moving side to side, insecure (1.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All tyres cracking due to age

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wipers starting to smear slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2021 64,389 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 63,556 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 63,556 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 62,167 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,912 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,695 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,911 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,871 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 42,837 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,558 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 38,558 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,294 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,721 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,325 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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DA08 VAV 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 DA08 VAV, 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 DA08 VAV registered?

DA08 VAV is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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