MOT Status
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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber and spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underbody covered with underseal
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate damaged/cracking (0.1 (b))
Front engine oil low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 4,5,3,mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front headlight ingress of dampness
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating with binding (1.2.1 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate damaged/cracking (0.1 (b))
Front engine oil low
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 4,5,3,mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front headlight ingress of dampness
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate slight damage (0.1 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer droplink rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine wetting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front headlight ingress of water
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly cracked/perished with cut down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly cracked/perished with cut down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate slight damage (0.1 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer droplink rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine wetting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front headlight ingress of water
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both have limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both have limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3-4mm and wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Sump corroding and starting to seep.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link bush splitting. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge.
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link bush splitting. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front discs wearing thin
rear axel brake pipes slight corrosion
front pads low in carriers
How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL08 TLJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 TLJ, 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 TLJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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