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SY08 XNB

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,192 mi
Last recorded84,192 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 84,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 81,049 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 81,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 77,154 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o\s and n\s inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

o\s and n\s front shockers corroded

o\s and n\s rear shockers corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2018 77,154 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o\s and n\s inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o\s and n\s front shockers corroded

o\s and n\s rear shockers corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,178 miles

Parking brake lever worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 64,706 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 64,695 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 60,785 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 60,774 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 49,083 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 5 May 2014 49,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 30 May 2013 44,981 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 39,479 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 39,479 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,690 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 30,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XNB is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SY08 XNB, 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 XNB is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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