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SW08 CKJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,232 mi
Last recorded99,232 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 CKJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2021 99,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 92,487 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 81,979 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 81,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 75,135 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 75,135 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,832 miles

N/S/F BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

POWER STEERING SOMETIMES GETS HEAVY

Fail 1 Jun 2017 59,832 miles

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

N/S/F BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

POWER STEERING SOMETIMES GETS HEAVY

Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,579 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 49,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

slight play detected on steering arms

Fail 27 May 2016 49,966 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play detected on steering arms

Pass 29 May 2015 41,140 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 36,372 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 31,067 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 25,192 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,597 miles

n/s/f tyre slight worn on edges

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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SW08 CKJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW08 CKJ, 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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SW08 CKJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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