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MA08 JKJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,982 mi
Last recorded74,982 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 JKJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 74,982 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 74,982 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 73,051 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 63,763 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,662 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on edges wearing worn ,inner edge is bald and tears,may require to attention

Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,447 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 51,447 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever insecure to the floor (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre outter edgevnot repairable

Pass 29 May 2015 40,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

park brake lever has side play-advise to have inspected/repaired

Fail 11 Jun 2014 31,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,639 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,517 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 21,517 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,294 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 16,356 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft rubber boot leaking

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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MA08 JKJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MA08 JKJ, 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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MA08 JKJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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