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MA08 JZC

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,901 mi
Last recorded65,901 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 JZC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2023 65,901 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 64,473 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

front subframe heavily corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 64,472 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

front subframe heavily corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes and front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe front brace corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe generally corroded

oil leak poss oil pressure switch

Pass 20 Nov 2020 62,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 62,054 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 60,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 60,738 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 59,496 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 59,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,804 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 57,804 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 55,002 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 55,002 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 49,971 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 45,065 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 38,019 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 38,019 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,988 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 33,988 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 29,525 miles

front discs slightly pitted

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 JZC 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 57.1%.

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 JZC, 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 MA08 JZC registered?

MA08 JZC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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