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SE08 NLU

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,957 mi
Last recorded57,957 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 NLU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 57,957 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 54,907 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 52,441 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 50,109 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 50,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 47,121 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 42,870 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 40,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 37,390 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 37,389 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,429 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 32,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 29,212 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 29,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,131 miles

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

off side rear,near side front & rear tread starting to seperate.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,138 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,287 miles

rear tyres slightly cracking in treads

Pass 27 Jul 2011 12,740 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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SE08 NLU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SE08 NLU, 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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What year was SE08 NLU registered?

SE08 NLU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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