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NL08 WLJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,597 mi
Last recorded77,597 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 WLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 77,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Feb 2021 77,597 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 73,950 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 73,908 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 68,935 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 68,931 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 65,322 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 65,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2016 56,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 22,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,131 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on centre

Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,565 miles

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

rear axle brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 16 Feb 2013 36,149 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Feb 2012 30,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 23,295 miles

front brake discs badly worn

hand brake lever has side to side movement

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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NL08 WLJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black 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 NL08 WLJ, 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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NL08 WLJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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