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2008 RENAULT TWINGO
General Information
- Registration SC08EKN
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model TWINGO
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1149cc
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- Expired 15 May 2024
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,609 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
5 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headrest removed
- Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
3 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,212 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- Both top strut top mounts deteriorating
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front link rod rubbers deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front to rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 98,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both top strut top mounts deteriorating
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front to rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front link rod rubbers deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,409 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,408 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to flexis keep under observation (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to flexis keep under observation (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
27 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,317 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
5 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,572 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2019 20 Jun 202627 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
10 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,708 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2018 20 Jun 202610 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,055 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
9 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
12 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,692 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
10 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,927 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,277 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2014 20 Jun 202617 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,546 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
22 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,222 MI
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SC08EKN was registered on 2008-06-30
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