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EJ57 SVU

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,875 mi
Last recorded151,875 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 SVU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 151,875 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 144,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 144,468 miles

Brake lever excessively worn handbrake loose (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 130,971 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 120,399 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 105,903 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 105,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,853 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low inner tread

Fail 14 Dec 2015 96,853 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low inner tread

Pass 22 Dec 2014 88,406 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 88,406 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 78,182 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 78,079 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 67,210 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 67,210 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 49,924 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 29,595 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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EJ57 SVU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ57 SVU, 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 EJ57 SVU registered?

EJ57 SVU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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