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TEZ 1262

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,621 mi
Last recorded93,621 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEZ 1262
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 93,621 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 93,621 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 91,131 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,526 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 79,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 67,454 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 159,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,905 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 52,897 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,588 miles

three tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,285 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,795 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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TEZ 1262 is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TEZ 1262, 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 TEZ 1262 registered?

TEZ 1262 is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is TEZ 1262 safe to buy?

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