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SH08 XUL

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,535 mi
Last recorded91,535 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 XUL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 91,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 74,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Jul 2021 74,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,428 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 51,128 miles

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod has play

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop links perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,819 miles

Front anti roll bar rubber bushes split

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 45,819 miles

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

Front anti roll bar rubber bushes split

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 44,700 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,753 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 38,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,436 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,423 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 27,423 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,890 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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SH08 XUL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH08 XUL, 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 XUL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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