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SG08 XRY

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,042 mi
Last recorded96,042 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 XRY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 96,042 miles

condensation in headlight beam not affected

play in the steering track arms

play in the top mounts

Fail 25 Apr 2019 96,042 miles

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

play in the steering track arms

play in the top mounts

Pass 29 May 2018 78,261 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1855515 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 73,357 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1855515 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 60,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 49,901 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 41,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Oct 2014 41,828 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,140 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,492 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,795 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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SG08 XRY is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SG08 XRY, 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 SG08 XRY registered?

SG08 XRY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is SG08 XRY safe to buy?

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