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SC08 AFZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,640 mi
Last recorded57,640 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 AFZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,640 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 57,640 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush link bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 48,674 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 48,674 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,056 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight wear offside steering rack inner joint

very slight bind offside front brake

Fail 29 Jun 2015 41,056 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight wear offside steering rack inner joint

very slight bind offside front brake

Pass 25 Jun 2014 32,421 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 32,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,911 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 18,039 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 18,039 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 7,536 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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SC08 AFZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SC08 AFZ, 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 AFZ registered?

SC08 AFZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is SC08 AFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 AFZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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