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SE08 NLY

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,768 mi
Last recorded91,768 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 91,768 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 91,767 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2025 87,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 79,700 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 69,291 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 69,224 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 59,900 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 54,251 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 54,126 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (gaiter is rigid and may not resecure) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,983 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 35,159 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 31,319 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 31,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached bush and bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 27,122 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,102 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 21,353 miles

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

offside front and both rear tyres have multiple splits in the tread area

Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,536 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 10,463 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 10,463 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,803 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 5,409 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 4,977 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 NLY 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 77.3%.

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

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