2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Renault Twingo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,611 MOT tests in 2024. 51.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time51.0%
Failed or needed repairs49.0%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,611 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    166 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.8%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.7%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension33.7%
  2. Lights & electrics27.2%
  3. Brakes18.7%
  4. Tyres11.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  7. Steering9.0%
  8. Body & chassis6.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Renault Twingo?

In 2024, 51.0% of 2008 Renault Twingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,611 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Renault Twingo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Renault Twingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).