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WL57 LZJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,376 mi
Last recorded73,376 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 LZJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 73,376 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 72,217 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 70,729 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 68,973 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 67,264 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 66,011 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 66,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 65,074 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 65,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 63,137 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 11,654 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 38,318 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,661 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,452 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 30,404 miles

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

off side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jan 2014 30,217 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 26,317 miles

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 28 Jan 2012 22,659 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 22,659 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 18,525 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 18,525 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 LZJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL57 LZJ registered?

WL57 LZJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is WL57 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL57 LZJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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