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SM08 EYW

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,611 mi
Last recorded110,611 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 EYW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 110,611 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 108,235 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Fail 2 Jun 2022 105,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Pass 29 May 2021 104,587 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Pass 23 May 2020 103,258 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 101,128 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 101,126 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 96,877 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 96,877 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,453 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread 165/65x14

bad oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer side walls 165/65x14

Fail 25 May 2017 89,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 165/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread 165/65x14

bad oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer side walls 165/65x14

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,516 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 60,881 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 60,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

oil leak at sump plug

Pass 29 May 2013 47,245 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 33,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,305 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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SM08 EYW is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM08 EYW, 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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SM08 EYW is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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