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SY08 VCA

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,725 mi
Last recorded80,725 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 VCA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,232 miles

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

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

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

Slight Coolant leak at radiator

Fail 10 Apr 2018 71,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Slight Coolant leak at radiator

Pass 15 Apr 2017 64,222 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,801 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view internal mirror 25% obscured by stick-on flower (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 58,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view internal mirror 25% obscured by stick-on flower (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,251 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is extremely heavily worn to the inside edge of the tread and is only just legal, replacement advised.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 47,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,923 miles

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

slight bind front brake

Pass 8 Mar 2012 10,362 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,780 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SY08 VCA is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY08 VCA, 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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SY08 VCA is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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