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SV58 XRJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,827 mi
Last recorded137,827 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 XRJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 137,827 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 132,998 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 126,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 126,614 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splitting multiple places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splitting multiple places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation build up inside unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lowest poinjt (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion nearside and offside axle mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 113,438 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 113,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 113,420 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower widscreen small crack outside zoneA

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside could not inspect outer sills due to body kit

Pass 18 Nov 2021 107,694 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 107,657 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 102,115 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 102,115 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 95,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

high handbrake travel

slight damage to offside rear road wheel

slight play in offside front top suspension mount

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2019 95,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

high handbrake travel

slight damage to offside rear road wheel

slight play in offside front top suspension mount

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2018 86,538 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,692 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 78,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,968 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

service spanner on

Fail 5 Sep 2016 74,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

service spanner on

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,300 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 69,296 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,690 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 23 Sep 2013 59,090 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,874 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,028 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 38,707 miles

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

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

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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SV58 XRJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV58 XRJ, 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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SV58 XRJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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