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SW08 SBU

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,212 mi
Last recorded107,212 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 SBU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 107,212 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 107,211 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,358 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 96,317 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,846 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 82,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,757 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 68,756 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 63,525 miles

nsr tyre perished

Fail 19 Jul 2013 63,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsr tyre perished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,186 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 40,508 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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SW08 SBU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SW08 SBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW08 SBU registered?

SW08 SBU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is SW08 SBU safe to buy?

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