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OE08 LCY

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,572 mi
Last recorded111,572 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 LCY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 111,572 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 110,075 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle o/s-n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 108,625 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 108,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 105,714 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 99,593 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount , both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,731 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,635 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 88,635 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 82,363 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,073 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 66,194 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,369 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 49,105 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 49,105 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,244 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,604 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 19,401 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 18,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 18,784 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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OE08 LCY is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE08 LCY, 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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OE08 LCY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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