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SY58 VPR

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,000 mi
Last recorded84,000 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 VPR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 83,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 75,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS/NS Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF/NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF/NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 69,779 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OSR/NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 69,776 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OSF/NSF Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened OSF/NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OSR/NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,721 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 58,810 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 58,807 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,581 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 43,277 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 33,523 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 29,875 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 23,341 miles

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

front brakes worn and have a 20% imbalance

ns/inner driveshaft gaiter seeping

Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,906 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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SY58 VPR is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SY58 VPR, 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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SY58 VPR is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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