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EJ08 MKP

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,814 mi
Last recorded40,814 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 MKP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 40,814 miles

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 40,427 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 40,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link bushes serverly split and in complete (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached drop link mounting bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 39,872 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 39,245 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 38,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 38,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 37,500 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 35,832 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 34,789 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,636 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 32,475 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 32,475 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 30,882 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 28,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 26,611 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 24,708 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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EJ08 MKP 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 82.4%.

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 EJ08 MKP, 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 EJ08 MKP registered?

EJ08 MKP is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is EJ08 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 MKP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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