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SV08 UAR

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,380 mi
Last recorded83,380 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 UAR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 83,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 83,830 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective soft ()

Pass 29 Dec 2018 74,376 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both full water (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 74,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from cylinder to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both full water (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,641 miles

Nearside Front link pin bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 65,639 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front link pin bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus heavily worn on inner edges 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 58,909 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 54,443 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 54,420 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 48,969 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NS Mirror Lense Missing

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 48,969 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NS Mirror Lense Missing

Pass 25 Nov 2013 15,632 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,066 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 39,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,233 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 34,233 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,203 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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SV08 UAR is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SV08 UAR, 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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SV08 UAR is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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