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M777 JGL

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,478 mi
Last recorded130,478 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 JGL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 130,478 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 130,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 113,750 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 102,940 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 101,131 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 93,447 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 93,447 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment insecure (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 88,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 80,366 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2017 72,548 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2017 72,548 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear seats presented down

Fail 2 Mar 2017 70,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear seats presented down

Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,866 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 59,866 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 18 May 2015 77,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 77,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,323 miles

Front brake discs rusty & pads near service limit

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 37,601 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,454 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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M777 JGL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M777 JGL, 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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M777 JGL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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