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OY08 KGJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,133 mi
Last recorded87,133 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 KGJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 87,133 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 87,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,470 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 83,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,413 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 78,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,742 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

o/s headlight has condensation but still clear pattern

Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,127 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 66,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,420 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,624 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 52,624 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,806 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,990 miles

Slight play in n/s track rod end.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,382 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 KGJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OY08 KGJ, 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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OY08 KGJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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