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NV08 JXJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

102,519 mi
Last recorded102,519 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 JXJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 102,519 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 93,479 miles

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper one jet of two not working but cleaning screen

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light misting in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 93,478 miles

Offside Front Outer Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper one jet of two not working but cleaning screen

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light misting in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 82,495 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 82,490 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 75,452 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 74,864 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 74,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,956 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 67,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,584 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 65,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 62,388 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 62,388 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 60,222 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 60,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheelcylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2017 55,010 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 55,010 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 52,761 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 49,899 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 49,899 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 47,180 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 47,165 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 43,765 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 43,765 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 40,561 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 40,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,012 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 28,012 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front 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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NV08 JXJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 NV08 JXJ, 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 NV08 JXJ registered?

NV08 JXJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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The MOT history for NV08 JXJ shows 29 tests with a 55.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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