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SC08 AFY

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Diesel 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,685 mi
Last recorded119,685 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 AFY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 119,685 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,535 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 114,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 97,136 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 97,136 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 84,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 79,142 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,948 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,777 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 50,706 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet catch defective

brake fluid level low

nearside windscreen washer jet low effort

Fail 28 Jun 2013 40,921 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet catch defective

brake fluid level low

nearside windscreen washer jet low effort

Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,366 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jun 2011 22,005 miles

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

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

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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SC08 AFY is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SC08 AFY, 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 SC08 AFY registered?

SC08 AFY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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