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PJ08 OVC

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,634 mi
Last recorded112,634 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 OVC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 112,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 96,884 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 96,884 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 94,022 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,960 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 88,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,660 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 77,660 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,250 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,694 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 49,694 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,424 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 47,424 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 39,687 miles

N/S/F wiper starting to smear screen

O/S/F Tyre worn inner shoulder

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,019 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 25,570 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)

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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PJ08 OVC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PJ08 OVC, 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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PJ08 OVC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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