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SL08 JUX

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,373 mi
Last recorded100,373 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 JUX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2024 100,373 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine running eratic (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 99,752 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 99,747 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,005 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2020 95,805 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 95,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 90,257 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 90,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 80,961 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in parts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 80,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in parts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 70,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,112 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 67,112 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,548 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 53,064 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,182 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,178 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,574 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,714 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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SL08 JUX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SL08 JUX, 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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SL08 JUX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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