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SC08 LNH

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

84,177 mi
Last recorded84,177 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 84,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 83,259 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 83,257 miles

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front subframe offside (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 81,976 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Various items underside heavily painted

Fail 31 Oct 2023 81,975 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Various items underside heavily painted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 80,576 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corrosion starting

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

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

all underside been undersealed heavily

Fail 31 Oct 2022 80,569 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

engine sump corroded

underside of engine oily

Pass 6 Nov 2021 79,254 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,839 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 73,632 miles

Nearside Front more movement than normal in top suspension mounting

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inside bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inside bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 73,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out of flexy hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front more movement than normal in top suspension mounting

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inside bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inside bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened more movement than normal in top mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear flexy brake hoses ferrals rusted

Fail 22 Nov 2018 64,484 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment interior lever (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into o/s/rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened more movement than normal in top mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear flexy brake hoses ferrals rusted

Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,520 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 54,520 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 45,340 miles

exhaust back box damaged

nsr wheel damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2016 45,340 miles

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

exhaust back box damaged

nsr wheel damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,347 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 37,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 37,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 31,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 31,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front tyres and rears different sizes

wipers worn

Pass 27 May 2013 26,089 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,967 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,435 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 LNH is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LNH, 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 LNH is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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