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X600 TAL

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,038 mi
Last recorded106,038 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX600 TAL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 106,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 100,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 92,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 89,924 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 89,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Long pipe over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 88,748 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 88,748 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,581 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,834 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,037 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rears (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 75,998 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete Brake pedal rubber worn through to the metal (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Completely loose (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rears (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,850 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,951 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 65,951 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,066 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 61,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,753 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 11 Feb 2013 49,521 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 49,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,491 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,693 miles

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

air filter housing loose/ open.

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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X600 TAL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X600 TAL, 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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What year was X600 TAL registered?

X600 TAL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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