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MW08 OLJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,419 mi
Last recorded61,419 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 OLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 61,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 55,509 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 55,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 50,368 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 43,908 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 43,908 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 37,138 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 29,795 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 29,795 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 May 2013 22,920 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 16,855 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 16,855 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,874 miles

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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MW08 OLJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW08 OLJ, 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 MW08 OLJ registered?

MW08 OLJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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