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PE08 NBJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,132 mi
Last recorded49,132 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 NBJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 49,132 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator support corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 47,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe corroded

radiator mounting corroded to excess

Fail 25 Feb 2025 47,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

front subframe corroded

radiator mounting corroded to excess

Pass 28 Feb 2024 45,946 miles

front radiator cross member corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 44,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes to rear and pipe to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 44,597 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes to rear and pipe to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 43,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 42,454 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 42,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 41,471 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 41,471 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,053 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 35,939 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,807 miles

Metal brake pipes greased

Offside Rear Tyre cracking around rim on inner sidewall , slight cracking in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2016 29,573 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,725 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 26,725 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 23,476 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,113 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,969 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 16,961 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,413 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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PE08 NBJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PE08 NBJ, 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 PE08 NBJ registered?

PE08 NBJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is PE08 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 NBJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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