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SB08 ZBP

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,492 mi
Last recorded89,492 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 ZBP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,492 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 89,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 83,502 miles

SUMP LEAKING DUE TO CORROSION

Fail 2 Nov 2016 83,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

SUMP LEAKING DUE TO CORROSION

Pass 29 Aug 2015 72,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders possibly due to under inflation

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 72,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders possibly due to under inflation

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,769 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,849 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 34,849 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,950 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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SB08 ZBP is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB08 ZBP, 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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SB08 ZBP is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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