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EF08 AEL

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,525 mi
Last recorded115,525 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 AEL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 115,525 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHEILD INSECURE AND RATTLING

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WHEELS BUCKLED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

OFFSIDE SIDE REPEATER LENSE MISSING

STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED

WHEEL IN BOOT TYRE IS FLAT

damage down offside of vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2018 115,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. SPARE WHEEL FITTED 175/65/14 ALL THE REST ARE 185/55/15 (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST HEATSHEILD INSECURE AND RATTLING

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WHEELS BUCKLED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

OFFSIDE SIDE REPEATER LENSE MISSING

STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED

WHEEL IN BOOT TYRE IS FLAT

damage down offside of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim STRONG ADVISE (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal stiff

engine very oily

Fail 26 Aug 2016 79,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim STRONG ADVISE (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre is also low on pressure ()

clutch pedal stiff

engine very oily

Pass 28 Jul 2015 61,517 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 54,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,457 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,943 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 45,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

bonnet catch stiff operation

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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EF08 AEL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF08 AEL, 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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EF08 AEL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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