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WU08 UON

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,286 mi
Last recorded64,286 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 UON
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2021 64,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spanner light on

Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,632 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 60,631 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 57,348 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 57,334 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,767 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bushes perished no play

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall but not exposing cords

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar link bushes perished but no play

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

both headlamps starting to fade

service light on

Fail 21 Sep 2018 52,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bushes perished no play

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall but not exposing cords

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar link bushes perished but no play

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

both headlamps starting to fade

service light on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,313 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 48,313 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 43,776 miles

Offside windscreen washer jets require adjustment.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 43,776 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside windscreen washer jets require adjustment.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,665 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 39,665 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

nearside wiper blade poor at clearing screen.

windscreen washers poor in operation.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,827 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 36,827 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,984 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 30,978 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,717 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 26,717 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

offside wiper blade poor condition.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,124 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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WU08 UON is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WU08 UON, 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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WU08 UON is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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