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WJ08 NLC

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,650 mi
Last recorded66,650 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 NLC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 66,650 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiator support heavily corroded (holed not structural)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axel heavily corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 65,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 64,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 64,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 63,731 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 63,729 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 62,828 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,444 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 62,444 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated loose (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 61,246 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 56,971 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 56,971 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 52,737 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,333 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroding on inner braking faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 49,327 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroding on inner braking faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,978 miles

front pads low

Fail 14 Jan 2016 44,978 miles

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

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

front pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2015 40,349 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,935 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,500 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,272 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

front discs surface corrosion on discs

front pads wearing low

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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WJ08 NLC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WJ08 NLC, 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 WJ08 NLC registered?

WJ08 NLC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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