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J21 VSP

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,377 mi
Last recorded81,377 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 VSP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 81,377 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 81,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 80,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 73,709 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 70,743 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,942 miles

Offside Front weld repair carried out to front subframe

Fail 26 Aug 2022 67,942 miles

Offside Front weld repair carried out to front subframe

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 60,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,630 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2020 53,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail and the mounting bolt not passing through the leg, rail, floor, and a suitable structural member (10.1 (p))

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged and functionality of the braking system is affected loose on mounting (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

hand brake travel, but not on its stops

Pass 14 Sep 2019 50,586 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,592 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,223 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,744 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2016 25,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2015 21,987 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 17,790 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 17,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 14,418 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 11,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 11,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 8,661 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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J21 VSP is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J21 VSP, 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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J21 VSP is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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