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SJ18 LYX

2018 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,645 mi
Last recorded61,645 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Renault Twingo21,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 LYX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 61,645 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 61,644 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 61,626 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 54,112 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 54,112 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 46,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 38,611 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 31,697 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 31,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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SJ18 LYX is a 2018 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 21,230 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 SJ18 LYX, 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 8 years old, this Renault Twingo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ18 LYX registered?

SJ18 LYX is a 2018 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 March 2018.

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