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J50 DVT

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,161 mi
Last recorded84,161 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 DVT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 84,161 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 84,160 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 82,122 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 78,777 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 72,364 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,491 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,297 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,571 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,261 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,294 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 47,294 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,674 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,691 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,381 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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J50 DVT is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J50 DVT, 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 J50 DVT registered?

J50 DVT is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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