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SH08 XUB

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

50,598 mi
Last recorded50,598 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 XUB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 50,598 miles

Oil leak (SUMP) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 50,598 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak (SUMP) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,831 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 44,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,629 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 14 Sep 2015 37,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,771 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Fail 21 May 2014 30,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

nsr tyre slightly cracked on sidewall

Pass 21 May 2014 30,756 miles

nsr tyre slightly cracked on sidewall

Pass 20 May 2013 24,979 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 May 2013 24,979 miles

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 19,497 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 19,497 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2011 11,813 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 11,843 miles

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

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

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 XUB is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 XUB, 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 SH08 XUB registered?

SH08 XUB is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is SH08 XUB safe to buy?

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