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RK08 ZGO

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,013 mi
Last recorded50,013 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 ZGO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 50,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 43,726 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 43,726 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 43,231 miles

Engine has an oil leak

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 43,225 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine has an oil leak

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 41,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front headlamp has internal condensation

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 39,310 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 37,813 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre has slight deterioration

Offside Front Tyre has slight deteriation

Fail 18 May 2018 37,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero blade 24 inch (8.2.2)

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre has slight deterioration

Offside Front Tyre has slight deteriation

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,713 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 33,616 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,020 miles

rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 25,966 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,572 miles

n/s/f wiper

Fail 25 Mar 2013 22,514 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wiper

Pass 28 Mar 2012 17,602 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,753 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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RK08 ZGO 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 76.5%.

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 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 RK08 ZGO, 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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RK08 ZGO is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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