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WJ08 WTX

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,636 mi
Last recorded84,636 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 WTX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 84,636 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lens slightly damaged but no wight light showing

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,483 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 80,052 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Intersection of exhaust corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 80,052 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Intersection of exhaust corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 77,377 miles

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

Headlamp lens deteriorated but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 7 Oct 2019 77,369 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 72,890 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,427 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 70,427 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,329 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 53,152 miles

front brake discs surface rust

Fail 7 Sep 2015 53,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

after market exhaust fitted

wheel alignment and pressure checks needed all tyres wearing and low on pressures winter tyre fitted to rear only

Fail 5 Apr 2013 36,411 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

after market exhaust fitted

rear tyres touching arches when loaded

wheel alignment and pressure checks needed all tyres wearing and low on pressures winter tyre fitted to rear only

Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,356 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on inner edges,stepped shoulder tread.Center 3/4 tread above minimum tread depth

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 WTX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WJ08 WTX, 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 WTX registered?

WJ08 WTX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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