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NU58 JFE

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,027 mi
Last recorded130,027 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 JFE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 130,027 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Coming from oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 124,452 miles

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

Coolant leak rad

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 2 Sep 2025 124,452 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak rad

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 4 Sep 2024 119,351 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 119,350 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 105,785 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 105,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 94,413 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 94,413 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 81,722 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 76,697 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 66,958 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 66,958 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 66,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 62,236 miles

both front suspension top mounts have slight movement

Pass 3 Dec 2016 49,421 miles

slight play in both front inner steering joints, both front top mounts have slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,996 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 46,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 44,478 miles

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

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

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

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

fornt brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 14 Dec 2013 40,687 miles

slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint, both front tyres are slightly low, front brake pads inner pad getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,198 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 37,197 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,956 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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NU58 JFE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NU58 JFE, 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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NU58 JFE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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