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NX08 XAO

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,597 mi
Last recorded28,597 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 28,597 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 28,597 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 26,501 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 24,729 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 22,906 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 22,906 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 22,906 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 21,170 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 19,914 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 19,913 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side cylinder leaking. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 19,086 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 19,084 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 17,394 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 16,720 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 16,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 15,298 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,747 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 12,124 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 10,145 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 8,537 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 6,901 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 XAO is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NX08 XAO, 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 XAO registered?

NX08 XAO is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NX08 XAO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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