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SH08 XUV

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,105 mi
Last recorded116,105 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 116,105 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 116,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 111,389 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 111,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 104,194 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 104,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 96,428 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 87,699 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 79,223 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 79,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 70,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

wheel trims fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2020 70,309 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,873 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,458 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 47,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 36,169 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 35,827 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 35,827 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,967 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 31,967 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 26,973 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 21,629 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 21,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 15,838 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 15,838 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,729 miles

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

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 XUV is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SH08 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

SH08 XUV is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is SH08 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 XUV shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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