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SC08 AHX

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,000 mi
Last recorded121,000 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 AHX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 121,000 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 121,000 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 110,970 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 110,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault in dash (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 104,286 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 104,202 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine air filter housing insecure

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 97,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge/and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 92,440 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 92,440 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread 165/65/r14/79t (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 90,515 miles

off side rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 15 Aug 2016 90,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

fuel filler neck clamp insecure advise attention

off side rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 2 Jul 2015 88,762 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 88,762 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack damp at gaitor.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 70,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,295 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 59,292 miles

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

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

air filter cover insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 AHX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AHX, 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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SC08 AHX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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