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MV08 MFP

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,603 mi
Last recorded100,603 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 MFP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 100,603 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 93,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 93,849 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to offside rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 91,324 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 91,260 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 88,546 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 88,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 86,821 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,296 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,668 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 71,668 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Drive belt deteriorated!

Drive belt deteriorated!

Pass 15 Apr 2016 65,797 miles

oil leak around filter

windscreen damaged within opaque

Fail 15 Apr 2016 65,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

oil leak around filter

windscreen damaged within opaque

Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,095 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 56,095 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front pads and discs 70pc worn

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,818 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 48,818 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 40,928 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,252 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 34,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,300 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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MV08 MFP is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MV08 MFP, 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 MV08 MFP registered?

MV08 MFP is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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