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BU08 YVN

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,174 mi
Last recorded76,174 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 YVN
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,174 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 76,174 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 70,094 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 70,093 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,696 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 61,021 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 61,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,406 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 37,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre perrished/cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,308 miles

offside rear tyre perrished/cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,710 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 31,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,789 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 30,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,535 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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BU08 YVN is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU08 YVN, 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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What year was BU08 YVN registered?

BU08 YVN is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is BU08 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 YVN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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