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SX08 ECE

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,587 mi
Last recorded82,587 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 ECE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 82,587 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 82,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 79,387 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 79,387 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 60,252 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 60,248 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,540 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 45,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished and cracked.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,355 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 33,049 miles

slight cut N/S/F tyre but no cords showing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,560 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 24,777 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,885 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 20,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,716 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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SX08 ECE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver 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 SX08 ECE, 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 SX08 ECE registered?

SX08 ECE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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