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AV08 YMW

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,828 mi
Last recorded121,828 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YMW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2022 121,828 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to condition of N/S/R spring (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From nearside to offside (across axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Outer pipe after flexi toward the front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Coolant leak N/S engine ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad looks low but difficult to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock top mount excessive play

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Dims and flicks when used with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak to upper and rear od engine (engine covered but not dripping) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both front ()

Pass 11 Jun 2021 112,029 miles

Central Front Front bumper grill insecure/damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp slightly dims when brake/indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front anti roll bar link bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp slightly dims when brake/indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 112,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Front bumper grill insecure/damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp slightly dims when brake/indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front anti roll bar link bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre worn down close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp slightly dims when brake/indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 106,460 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 106,460 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,404 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,657 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 77,833 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,752 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 67,332 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,229 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 60,229 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,015 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 50,011 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,140 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,593 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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AV08 YMW is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV08 YMW, 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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AV08 YMW is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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