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2008 RENAULT TWINGO
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- Registration SW57JYV
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model TWINGO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1149cc
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- Expires 21 Jul 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 62,117 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section both joints (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 62,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 57,306 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2024 12 Jun 20267 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 57,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
14 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 51,985 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
3 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 46,446 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2022 12 Jun 202628 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 46,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 45,236 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,665 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020 12 Jun 202622 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 42,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear 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
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
31 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 40,023 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2019 12 Jun 202630 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 40,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
20 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 36,892 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2018 12 Jun 202619 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 36,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (3.5.1i)
20 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,625 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2017 12 Jun 202619 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 33,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
22 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,896 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,294 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2015 12 Jun 202623 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,163 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2014 12 Jun 202623 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,836 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2013 12 Jun 202626 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,019 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2012 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW57JYV was registered on 2008-01-26
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