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SK58 RYP

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,241 mi
Last recorded131,241 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 RYP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 131,241 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2021 131,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 100,789 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 100,770 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,402 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot deteriorated

play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

Fail 3 Jan 2019 96,402 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty (3.5 (a))

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot deteriorated

play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,916 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroding/lipped nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges, inner tread wear uneven and outer sidewall damage. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake hose support bracket loose

Nearside Rear wheel arch cover rear section missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four valaves deteriorating (borderline (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center/rear heatshield partially insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2016 70,187 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

heatshield insecure at rear

Fail 28 Sep 2016 70,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

heatshield insecure at rear

Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,908 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 57,233 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 43,025 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads very low/ just on legal limits

offside front inner wheelrim heavily damaged

rear brake discs signs of wear

Fail 5 Dec 2013 43,025 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads very low/ just on legal limits

offside front inner wheelrim heavily damaged

rear brake discs signs of wear

Pass 6 Dec 2012 26,570 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 26,570 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 22,966 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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SK58 RYP is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SK58 RYP, 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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SK58 RYP is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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