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LV08 LPJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,508 mi
Last recorded132,508 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 LPJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 132,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 128,023 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 122,830 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 122,830 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 118,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened UNEVEN DISC WEAR FROM INNER (BOTH SIDE) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 118,371 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened UNEVEN DISC WEAR FROM INNER (BOTH SIDE) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 May 2022 113,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 106,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 100,606 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 100,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 94,233 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 87,293 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 79,694 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 May 2017 79,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 72,544 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2016 72,544 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,970 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 63,970 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,045 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 55,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 42,790 miles

age cracks apearing in both rear outer tyre walls

Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,992 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,608 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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LV08 LPJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LV08 LPJ, 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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LV08 LPJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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