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SV08 WUM

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,377 mi
Last recorded92,377 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 WUM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 92,377 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 92,350 miles

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 81,079 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet support rod excessively damaged

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

oil sump pan corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

possible power steering fluid leak from power steering rack

Fail 18 Mar 2017 77,041 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet support rod excessively damaged

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

oil sump pan corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

possible power steering fluid leak from power steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,826 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 66,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165x65x14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,006 miles

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

Sump corroded / oil seapage

Fail 17 Mar 2015 55,006 miles

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

Sump corroded / oil seapage

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,512 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 44,512 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 32,831 miles

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

Nearside inner constant velocity gaiter leaking

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 32,831 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside inner constant velocity gaiter leaking

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 25,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from nearside front inner driveshaft boot

Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from nearside front inner driveshaft boot

Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,799 miles

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

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 WUM is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WUM, 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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What year was SV08 WUM registered?

SV08 WUM is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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