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TJ57 DOG

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests63 (42 pass, 21 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,759 mi
Last recorded158,759 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ57 DOG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

42 pass 21 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 158,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2025 96,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r sill slightly corroded

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2025 87,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 87,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 93,001 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 92,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 82,128 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 151,198 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 151,193 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 83,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 83,683 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 77,893 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 77,893 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 142,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 77,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 77,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,673 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 72,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,250 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 129,250 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 71,179 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 66,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on 1.81 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on 2.37 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 66,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on 1.81 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on 2.37 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 126,290 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2020 126,290 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 67,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 67,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 54,797 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 114,780 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

centre heat shield loose

indicator switch sticks slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2019 52,849 miles

Water ingress offside front headlamp

Fail 9 Sep 2019 52,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Water ingress offside front headlamp

Pass 22 May 2019 55,660 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 55,659 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 89,349 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 89,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,199 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 51,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 47,124 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 47,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,639 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,661 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link rubbers cracking

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on /20% inbalance on rear axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing /splitting

Pass 30 May 2017 36,256 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s wing mirror cover missing

rear exhaust hanger broken but system is still supported

Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,239 miles

Rear silencer split and corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,123 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 30,276 miles

Both rear coil spring rubbers adrift but springs seated correctly

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

Fail 25 May 2016 30,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear coil spring rubbers adrift but springs seated correctly

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,190 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,970 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 33,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 23,888 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 23,888 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,158 miles

nearside front tyre has worn on inner tread

rear silencer outer skin split and corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 24,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,701 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 17,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,431 miles

both front tyres have worn inner tread

Pass 10 Jun 2013 19,245 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 8,978 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2012 8,626 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 8,622 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,669 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,596 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,026 miles

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

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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TJ57 DOG is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 63 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 TJ57 DOG, 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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TJ57 DOG is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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