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MA08 RWK

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,663 mi
Last recorded136,663 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 RWK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 136,663 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 136,661 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 133,459 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 133,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 131,102 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 131,102 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 114,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 103,836 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 103,678 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,403 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 79,823 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,214 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 70,134 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,173 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,184 miles

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

Offside Front 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 28 Mar 2011 31,664 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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MA08 RWK is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MA08 RWK, 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 RWK is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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