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NV08 UKB

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,695 mi
Last recorded129,695 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 UKB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 129,695 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 129,695 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 118,928 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 118,927 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Just legal at time of test will require attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 91,457 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Strongly advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 60,672 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 48,193 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 46,307 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,426 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 31,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,286 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 26,657 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,657 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,019 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,774 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 19,683 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 19,683 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 15,918 miles

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

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 UKB is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NV08 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

NV08 UKB is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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