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SP08 ZVF

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,109 mi
Last recorded83,109 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 ZVF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 83,109 miles

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

front subframe covered in underseal

Pass 29 Jan 2020 82,657 miles

Electrical wiring insecure negative terminal on battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system is corroded and has been repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension and brake components have general age related corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2020 82,657 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure negative terminal on battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system is corroded and has been repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension and brake components have general age related corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2017 75,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front bumper heavely repaired

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe routed differently

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heatshield loose

front crossmeber split on one side

Fail 1 Mar 2017 75,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened coils sat on eachother (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened coils sat on eachother (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front bumper heavely repaired

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

battery terminals loose

engine management light on

exhaust heatshield loose

front crossmeber split on one side

Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,929 miles

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

front discs pitting inner face

hear shield at rear loose

Fail 13 Jan 2016 64,925 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r 2mm + (4.1.E.1)

front discs pitting inner face

hear shield at rear loose

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,398 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 Nov 2014 55,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,462 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,527 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 40,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,883 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 30,858 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,394 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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SP08 ZVF is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc 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 SP08 ZVF, 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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SP08 ZVF is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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