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NJ08 MZL

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,969 mi
Last recorded101,969 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 MZL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 101,969 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 96,298 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 96,291 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2015 91,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 91,860 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,925 miles

child seat fitted, front pads and discs are slightly worn, rear brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion, o/s/r tyre is slightly worn and cracking, air filter box is loose

Fail 2 Dec 2014 79,925 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

air filter box loose

front brake pads and discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre slightly worn and tread cracking

rear brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2013 68,779 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 17 Dec 2012 63,138 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,067 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 34,217 miles

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

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

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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NJ08 MZL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NJ08 MZL, 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 NJ08 MZL registered?

NJ08 MZL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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