MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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))
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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?
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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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