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SK08 NXZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,188 mi
Last recorded113,188 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 NXZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2018 113,188 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of rear silencer. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Also has reduced damping. (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Parking brake lever insecure to mountings. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Lower mounting component missing.(rubber mounting) (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 100,286 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 89,903 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 89,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 81,179 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 81,158 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 64,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osr outer sill and wheel arch has had major body repair ( advise heavily undersealed )

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,358 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 33,763 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,763 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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SK08 NXZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SK08 NXZ, 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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SK08 NXZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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