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OY08 OKP

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,235 mi
Last recorded95,235 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 OKP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 95,235 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 95,230 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 89,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner/ outer edge, on limit. 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil off dip stick, 2ltrs added to reach min for bet test.

Fail 14 Feb 2023 89,385 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s..165/65/14. o/s..185/60/14 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner/ outer edge, on limit. 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm. 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil off dip stick, 2ltrs added to reach min for bet test.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 82,702 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 82,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 76,226 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 76,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn top bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

oil level below minimum

Pass 10 Feb 2020 70,041 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 70,041 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,048 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 67,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 64,064 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,815 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)

Oil leak ()

both rear springs corroding

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,800 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 56,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,091 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 49,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,227 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,118 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,891 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 35,891 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,267 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2011 27,267 miles

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

Oil leak

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 OKP is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OKP, 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 OKP is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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