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MF08 VNC

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,564 mi
Last recorded69,564 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 VNC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 69,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 69,433 miles

Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 66,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre showing approx 1.8 mm of tread in places (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre tread down to approx 1.8mm in places

o/s/r indicator slightly affects o/s/r side lamp when flashing

unable to inspect front brake pads properly with wheels in place

Fail 28 Jan 2020 66,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s/f brake disc inner face severely worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured o/s/f drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre showing approx 1.8 mm of tread in places (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre tread down to approx 1.8mm in places

o/s/r indicator slightly affects o/s/r side lamp when flashing

unable to inspect front brake pads properly with wheels in place

Pass 21 Jan 2019 61,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front tyre showing wear too edges

Fail 15 Jan 2019 61,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front tyre showing wear too edges

Pass 8 Jan 2018 57,772 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 51,508 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,560 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 45,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,018 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 36,800 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,428 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 35,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 34,050 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,388 miles

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

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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MF08 VNC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MF08 VNC, 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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MF08 VNC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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