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WV08 KHJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,312 mi
Last recorded81,312 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 KHJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 81,312 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 73,377 miles

Body has damage

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside water ingress in headlight.

Fail 4 May 2022 73,374 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Body has damage

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside water ingress in O/S headlight

Pass 30 Apr 2021 63,468 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 63,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 58,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has water on inside lens but does not affect beam pattern

Fail 16 Jul 2020 58,934 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has water on inside lens but does not affect beam pattern

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 55,042 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated mounting loose (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 55,040 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated mounting loose (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,107 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 43,737 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 38,333 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 33,364 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 33,363 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,069 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 25,029 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,452 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 21,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,086 miles

o/s tyres cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,715 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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WV08 KHJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV08 KHJ, 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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WV08 KHJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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