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VK08 XJG

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,359 mi
Last recorded92,359 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 XJG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 92,359 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 86,659 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 83,938 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 83,932 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,300 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,984 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,414 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,241 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 66,118 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,233 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,128 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Centre exhaust clamp blowing

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

Offside Rear 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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VK08 XJG is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VK08 XJG, 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 VK08 XJG registered?

VK08 XJG is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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