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WJ58 JHL

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,715 mi
Last recorded78,715 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 JHL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 78,715 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 78,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,727 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside condensation in headlamp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - should be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 70,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside condensation in headlamp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - should be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 58,051 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,819 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 46,002 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 46,002 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 42,686 miles

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

oil leak.

Fail 10 Aug 2018 42,684 miles

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

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

oil leak.

Pass 5 Aug 2017 36,044 miles

Front Inner slight play detected in inner rack ends.

oil leak.

Fail 5 Aug 2017 36,044 miles

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

Front Inner slight play detected in inner rack ends.

oil leak.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 28,997 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 28,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,099 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 20,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 16,344 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 12,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,809 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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WJ58 JHL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue 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 WJ58 JHL, 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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WJ58 JHL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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