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WG08 VMJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,698 mi
Last recorded93,698 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 VMJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 93,698 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 93,698 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 90,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 90,526 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,148 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 87,145 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 82,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush is split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top anti roll bar bush is split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 76,998 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 71,066 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 71,022 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,654 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 64,654 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 13,458 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 13,458 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,831 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,306 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 48,304 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,804 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 18,629 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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WG08 VMJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WG08 VMJ, 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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WG08 VMJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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