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SH08 OTN

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,143 mi
Last recorded192,143 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 OTN
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 192,143 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 172,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Jan 2020 172,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil leak from engine

oil level low

Pass 18 Jan 2019 165,085 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 160,867 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 155,095 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 155,079 miles

Emissions not tested co to high (7.3.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 149,833 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 149,833 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 147,834 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise new number plate lamp ..bad connection

advise slight nosie starting at the n/s/r wheel possible bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2013 136,141 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded at retaining clips

Fail 17 Jul 2013 136,141 miles

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

offside rear brake pipe corroded at retaining clips

Pass 28 Jul 2012 115,559 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,666 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 88,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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SH08 OTN is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH08 OTN, 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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SH08 OTN is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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