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WK08 VPR

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,148 mi
Last recorded84,148 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 VPR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 84,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 80,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 80,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 75,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,652 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 73,652 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 70,027 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 70,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 59,463 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 59,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,229 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 41,866 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2014 36,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,569 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,492 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,975 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 15,975 miles

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

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

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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WK08 VPR is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WK08 VPR, 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 WK08 VPR registered?

WK08 VPR is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WK08 VPR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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