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ET08 DCE

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,888 mi
Last recorded131,888 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 DCE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 131,888 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 123,139 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 123,121 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 117,015 miles

Brake pedal rubber has split in

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 117,015 miles

Brake pedal rubber has split in

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,354 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 91,354 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 87,748 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 83,820 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 83,820 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,601 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 78,601 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Offside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 69,175 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,493 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 57,493 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,420 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,052 miles

NSF door mirror glass missing

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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ET08 DCE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ET08 DCE, 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 ET08 DCE registered?

ET08 DCE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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