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WJ58 EXG

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,923 mi
Last recorded86,923 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 EXG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 86,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 82,121 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Wet condensated (Wet) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 82,119 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Wet condensated (Wet) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 79,820 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 76,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 76,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,202 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 67,202 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 55,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,432 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,380 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 44,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 38,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,652 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,306 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 28,306 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 18,496 miles

Air bag warning light illuminated.

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,496 miles

Air bag warning light illuminated.

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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WJ58 EXG is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WJ58 EXG, 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 WJ58 EXG registered?

WJ58 EXG is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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