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LV08 LPK

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,846 mi
Last recorded105,846 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 LPK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 105,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

lagging nearside front brake

Pass 27 Feb 2023 95,382 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 95,382 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 82,934 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 82,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 71,846 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 71,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 67,040 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 59,717 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 52,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 45,150 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 45,142 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,686 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 40,409 miles

front brake discs slight worn and corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,166 miles

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

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

os ns front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,120 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,068 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 34,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s & n/s front brake discs slightly corroded

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 LPK is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LPK, 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 LPK is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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