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MA08 WXC

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,275 mi
Last recorded72,275 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 WXC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 72,275 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 71,925 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 71,925 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 69,383 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 60,930 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 60,930 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 54,642 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 54,642 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 47,422 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 47,422 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 39,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 39,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 32,590 miles

Brake pedal when fully depressed,on release, catches platic cover.

Hand brake lever sticky in lower quater of operation.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 32,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pedal when fully depressed,on release, catches platic cover.

Hand brake lever sticky in lower quater of operation.

Fail 14 Dec 2012 26,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 26,147 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,304 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,677 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 WXC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

MA08 WXC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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