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SC08 AMX

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,668 mi
Last recorded81,668 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 AMX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,668 miles

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

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

hand brake has slack before applying

Pass 28 Apr 2022 77,838 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 77,834 miles

Emissions not tested car water temp to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 73,658 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 73,658 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 68,261 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 68,253 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,190 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 52,185 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,537 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 36,720 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,747 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,327 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 26,327 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2012 22,028 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 22,028 miles

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

2 Front wipers slightly worn

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 17,307 miles

advise nearside front top strut mounting slightly worn

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 AMX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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