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PJ08 OVN

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,742 mi
Last recorded83,742 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 83,742 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring lower anti-slip rubber missing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various parts and places slightly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2024 83,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring lower anti-slip rubber missing

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

Offside Front Tyre slight blistering along tread

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various parts and places slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 79,347 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 79,347 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 70,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 70,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 67,241 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 67,241 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 64,689 miles

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2020 64,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2019 60,196 miles

BOTH front tyres worn inner edges

N/S/F brake disc pitted

anti-roll bar drop link rubbers perished

Fail 28 Nov 2019 60,196 miles

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

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

BOTH front tyres worn inner edges

N/S/F brake disc pitted

anti-roll bar drop link rubbers perished

Pass 30 Nov 2018 53,524 miles

Front anti roll drop link rubber bushes perishes

Front brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Nov 2018 53,524 miles

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

BOTH FRONT tyres worn on outer edges

Front anti roll drop link rubber bushes perishes

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 48,894 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,554 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 45,154 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 43,300 miles

N/S/F tyre on legal limit

N/S/R tyre slightly mishapen

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,285 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 43,285 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,574 miles

slight play in O/S/F steering arm

Fail 24 Jun 2013 170,029 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,483 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 19,999 miles

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)

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 OVN is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OVN, 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 PJ08 OVN registered?

PJ08 OVN is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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