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DG08 DYT

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,725 mi
Last recorded105,725 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 DYT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 105,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 105,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 98,976 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 87,285 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 80,976 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,265 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 69,298 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 65,789 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,131 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 60,129 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,034 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,952 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,477 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 43,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,644 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 35,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to split and crack

Pass 18 Mar 2013 10,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight movement on hand brake leaver

Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,972 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,990 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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DG08 DYT is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG08 DYT, 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 DG08 DYT registered?

DG08 DYT is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DG08 DYT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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