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EF08 FTA

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,268 mi
Last recorded69,268 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 FTA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,268 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 65,045 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

n/s/f and nsr wheel rim repaired

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

streached tyres fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2021 65,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

n/s/f and nsr wheel rim repaired

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

streached tyres fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2019 58,460 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 52,422 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 52,420 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,057 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 4 Jul 2017 50,057 miles

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,666 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 45,666 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,363 miles

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

n/side door mirror glass missing

Fail 19 Jun 2015 40,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

n/side door mirror glass missing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 34,623 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 28,500 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,048 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,416 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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EF08 FTA 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 68.8%.

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 FTA, 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 EF08 FTA registered?

EF08 FTA is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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