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VO08 EKR

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,424 mi
Last recorded120,424 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 EKR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 120,424 miles

Offside Rear quater panel damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2018 120,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear quater panel damaged

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 6 Jul 2017 105,869 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,096 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jul 2016 91,095 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,833 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,858 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 77,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,086 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,535 miles

rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,705 miles

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

Offside Front 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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VO08 EKR is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VO08 EKR, 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 VO08 EKR registered?

VO08 EKR is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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