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OV08 PXC

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,354 mi
Last recorded123,354 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 PXC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 123,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

middle exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 19 May 2022 123,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 123,144 miles

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

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

o/s/f headlight has mist

Fail 17 May 2021 123,144 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f headlight has mist

Pass 4 May 2018 115,740 miles

Both rear tyres perished on inner and outer sidewalls.

N/S/F tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer edges.

O/S/R metal brake pipe corroded.

Slight condensation in N/S/F light lens.

Steering rack damp with oil.

Pass 4 May 2017 103,182 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 103,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,599 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 86,151 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 86,151 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 77,389 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 77,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 56,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 56,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,661 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 40,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front brake disc worn .

nearside rear tyre is low on pressure

Pass 5 May 2011 32,133 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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OV08 PXC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OV08 PXC, 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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OV08 PXC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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