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WL57 CYF

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,748 mi
Last recorded98,748 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 CYF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 98,748 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX END CAP WEEPING,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened AKA--------------AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SPANNER ON DASH,,,,185/55/15 X 4,,,16 YR OLD/MILES....................

SPANNER ON DASH,,,,185/55/15 X 4,,,16 YR OLD/MILES....................

Fail 6 Mar 2024 98,746 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH=NSR & OSR (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH=NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX END CAP WEEPING,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened AKA--------------AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SPANNER ON DASH,,,,185/55/15 X 4,,,16 YR OLD/MILES....................

SPANNER ON DASH,,,,185/55/15 X 4,,,16 YR OLD/MILES....................

Pass 15 Mar 2023 95,468 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ,,,,,,,,axle !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!=15 yr old/miles (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SPANNER DASH,,,185/55/15 X 4,,

Pass 15 Mar 2022 92,456 miles

185/55/15 X 4.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened .............AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 92,456 miles

185/55/15 X 4.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened .............AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,527 miles

185/55/15 x 4,

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 89,525 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

185/55/15 x 4,

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 86,443 miles

TB & SERV?..185/55/15 X 4,,SPANNER DASH,..NSR TYRE 1.97

Fail 9 Mar 2020 86,443 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

TB & SERV?..185/55/15 X 4,,SPANNER DASH,..NSR TYRE 1.97

Pass 14 Feb 2019 83,131 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2019 83,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2018 79,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 79,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 77,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 77,097 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,904 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Fail 28 Jan 2016 75,904 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 15 Jan 2015 74,785 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 76,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

serv light on dash

Fail 15 Jan 2014 76,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

serv light on dash

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,114 miles

handbrake lever has side to side play

Pass 12 Jan 2012 30,538 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 13,523 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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WL57 CYF is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 WL57 CYF, 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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WL57 CYF is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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