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WU08 VEW

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,437 mi
Last recorded116,437 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 VEW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 116,437 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 116,437 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 107,168 miles

Front brake disks corroded , suggest attention soon !

Fail 27 Feb 2019 107,168 miles

Front brake disks corroded , suggest attention soon !

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,558 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 97,558 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Both sides front (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 93,066 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 89,602 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 89,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 75,787 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 75,787 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 62,225 miles

Chip in windscreen ZONE B

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,799 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,619 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 38,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WU08 VEW is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VEW, 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 WU08 VEW registered?

WU08 VEW is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is WU08 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 VEW shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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