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DL08 CYG

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,100 mi
Last recorded98,100 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 CYG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 98,100 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))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 90,311 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 96,260 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 91,809 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 91,809 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 90,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2018 90,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 17,670 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,864 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 87,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,310 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,809 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 60,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 53,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,575 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 37,969 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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DL08 CYG is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DL08 CYG, 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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DL08 CYG is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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