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NX08 SYE

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,136 mi
Last recorded128,136 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 SYE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 128,136 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 128,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 125,485 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn on inner close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 125,485 miles

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

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn on inner close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 123,474 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

steering lock faulty but still works

Fail 25 Oct 2023 123,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

steering lock faulty but still works

Pass 21 Oct 2022 116,510 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 116,509 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 106,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 94,221 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,806 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 79,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 70,611 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 60,611 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 41,653 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,128 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 39,272 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 35,124 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 35,123 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,272 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 29,272 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 25,177 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 25,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,029 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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NX08 SYE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NX08 SYE, 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 NX08 SYE registered?

NX08 SYE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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