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SC08 AKK

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,352 mi
Last recorded78,352 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 78,352 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 75,195 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 75,195 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 70,615 miles

Front both struts showing signs of corrossion

Front discs starting to show signs of deterioration inner face scored

Front to rear brake pipes starting to show signs of wear

Fail 30 Jul 2021 70,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both struts showing signs of corrossion

Front discs starting to show signs of deterioration inner face scored

Front to rear brake pipes starting to show signs of wear

Pass 23 Jul 2020 65,276 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 60,769 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 56,145 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears at front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 56,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears at front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,159 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Jul 2016 46,226 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 41,537 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 41,537 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 36,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,489 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 32,487 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 22,079 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer treads

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,074 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 AKK 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 72.2%.

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 AKK, 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 AKK is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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