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SL08 SGY

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,670 mi
Last recorded51,670 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 SGY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 51,670 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 50,961 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 50,961 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 50,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to open boot but able to check boot floor via rear seats

Pass 28 Sep 2022 49,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

unable to open boot lid , but able to check boot floor via rear seats

Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked and perished drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked and perished drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 48,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked and perished drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked and perished drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 47,777 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 47,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 45,547 miles

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

Nearside rear wing slightly damaged

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

Offside front tyre wearing on the edges and cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,754 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 44,735 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure snapped (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm but cracking in between treads (4.1.E.1)

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

spanner light on

wiper blades look worn

Pass 2 Apr 2016 43,493 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,550 miles

Advise n/s/f bumper trim insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,100 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre outer tread scrubbed

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,811 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 34,811 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,414 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 SGY is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SGY, 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 SL08 SGY registered?

SL08 SGY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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