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SY58 MXL

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,945 mi
Last recorded58,945 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 MXL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 58,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 56,727 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 56,727 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 55,219 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,798 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 53,798 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

front discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,655 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 52,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,641 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 49,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,896 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,313 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 41,259 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,361 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 37,327 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 33,416 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,421 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 31,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,296 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SY58 MXL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SY58 MXL, 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 SY58 MXL registered?

SY58 MXL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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