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MA08 UWN

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,636 mi
Last recorded145,636 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 145,636 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 145,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 142,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 138,353 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 138,353 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear 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))

oil level low

Pass 29 Jun 2019 129,165 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 124,435 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 113,925 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 101,998 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,998 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 90,998 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 76,916 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre sidewall

radiator leaking

wipers poor

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm limit

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,821 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,972 miles

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

air bag light on

slight wear on brake pedal anti-slip rubber

Fail 19 Jun 2012 49,972 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

air bag light on

slight wear on brake pedal anti-slip rubber

Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,626 miles

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

air bag light on

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 UWN is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWN, 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 UWN registered?

MA08 UWN is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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