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OY08 DSX

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,572 mi
Last recorded27,572 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 DSX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 27,572 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 27,093 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 26,593 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 26,593 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 25,856 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 25,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens missing, lamp working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 25,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 24,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sf08bwa (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 24,443 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 23,844 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 22,994 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 22,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 20,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 20,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 19,386 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 17,536 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 15,721 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 14,108 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 11,566 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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OY08 DSX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OY08 DSX, 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 OY08 DSX registered?

OY08 DSX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for OY08 DSX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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