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ET08 DCX

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,395 mi
Last recorded133,395 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 133,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 133,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 125,139 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 125,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 108,775 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lumpy and going out of shape

Offside Rear lens has slight damage

Fail 19 Oct 2018 108,775 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lumpy and going out of shape

Offside Rear lens has slight damage

Pass 27 Oct 2017 101,221 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 101,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2016 91,726 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,277 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,623 miles

near side and off front brake discs lipped

Fail 30 Jul 2014 58,623 miles

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

near side and off front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,974 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 38,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,930 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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ET08 DCX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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