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SE08 NMU

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,940 mi
Last recorded59,940 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 NMU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,940 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 56,238 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 56,234 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 50,605 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 50,605 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 44,710 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 44,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes perished and split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight play in mount (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads almost 100% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes perished and split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight play in mount (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe that follows axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm and edges badly worn 195/55vr15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 39,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted to offside front (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 80% and discs poor condition (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes perished and split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight play in mount (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes perished and split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight play in mount (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe that follows axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm and edges badly worn 195/55vr15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 33,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,422 miles

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

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

advise rear tail gate panel insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2014 26,422 miles

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

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

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

advise rear tail gate panel insecure

Pass 28 May 2013 21,956 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 19,048 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 14,834 miles

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

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 NMU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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