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SC08 ELW

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,033 mi
Last recorded109,033 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 ELW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 109,033 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in upper strut bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in upper strut bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen seal adrift at nearside upper corner

Pass 12 Jun 2023 105,947 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in strut (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leaks

Windscreen seal damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2023 105,945 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in strut (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leaks

Windscreen seal damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,309 miles

Fault in dash with hazard lights on

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded and covered in underseal

Oil leaks

Play in osf top shockabsorber mount

Fail 24 Jun 2022 102,308 miles

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

Fault in dash with hazard lights on

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded and covered in underseal

Oil leaks

Play in osf top shockabsorber mount

Pass 3 Jun 2021 97,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 97,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 91,720 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 91,717 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 75,888 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2018 67,292 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,930 miles

Advise all tyres cracked and deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 62,920 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise all tyres cracked and deteriorated

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

Pass 31 May 2016 59,851 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 59,830 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,262 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 57,262 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 12,259 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,755 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,359 miles

Both front brakes are sticking slightly.

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,336 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 ELW is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ELW, 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 ELW is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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