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NG08 ZXU

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,193 mi
Last recorded58,193 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 ZXU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 58,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 58,191 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of steering rack fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,276 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 55,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,935 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 50,334 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear sign's of corrosion on rear axle

Fail 10 Sep 2019 50,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn also o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has cracked, something in it and close to the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear sign's of corrosion on rear axle

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 48,012 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion of front sub-frame

surface corrosion of rear beam axle

Pass 5 Sep 2017 44,963 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 44,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 42,267 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,118 miles

n/s/rear tyre ageing cracks

Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,534 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,780 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,276 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,092 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,054 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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NG08 ZXU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NG08 ZXU, 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 NG08 ZXU registered?

NG08 ZXU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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The MOT history for NG08 ZXU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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