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ST08 TXZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,612 mi
Last recorded42,612 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 TXZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 42,612 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp condensated.

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion of front subframe, lower suspension arms, nearside front & rear shock casing and rear trail axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 42,612 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp condensated.

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion of front subframe, lower suspension arms, nearside front & rear shock casing and rear trail axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 41,175 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both. Nearside rotten. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At least from gearbox end plate. Porous and leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 41,169 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded and incomplete at nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Central section of front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Bearing not tested. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Central section of front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Bearing not tested. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both. Nearside rotten. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At least from gearbox end plate. Porous and leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 38,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. Front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

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

General corrosion of both front steering tie-rods,track rod ends and lower wishbones.

General corrosion of rear trailing beam axle.

Nearside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corrosion. Both front and rears. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 38,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Casing corrosion. Suspect porous. (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. Front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

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

General corrosion of both front steering tie-rods,track rod ends and lower wishbones.

General corrosion of rear trailing beam axle.

Nearside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corrosion. Both front and rears. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 37,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle at spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 37,106 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle at spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 33,797 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 33,797 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 25,528 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 25,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 21,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 21,060 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 21,058 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2016 20,233 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 16,831 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 16,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 12,923 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 9,052 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 3,976 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 3,351 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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ST08 TXZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST08 TXZ, 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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ST08 TXZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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