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FV57 XJY

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,687 mi
Last recorded88,687 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 XJY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 88,687 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 84,068 miles

ENGINE MISFIRE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DETERIATED / WORN ON BOTH EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM

Fail 7 Jul 2020 84,067 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

ENGINE MISFIRE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DETERIATED / WORN ON BOTH EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM

Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,843 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 73,878 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,880 miles

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2017 64,880 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 55,357 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 55,357 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Apr 2016 55,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,682 miles

front brake discs badly corroded recommend replacement

Fail 17 Jul 2015 48,461 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs badly corroded recommend replacement

hidlamps fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,090 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 43,090 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,584 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 13,043 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 10,384 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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FV57 XJY 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 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 FV57 XJY, 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 FV57 XJY registered?

FV57 XJY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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