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BU08 YWM

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,514 mi
Last recorded51,514 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 YWM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 51,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,121 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp condensated and reducing beam image

Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 39,143 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 34,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,772 miles

both front Tyres cracked and perished

Fail 24 Apr 2015 33,771 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front Tyres cracked and perished

Pass 14 May 2014

both rear tyres cracked and perished on inside sidewall

Pass 11 May 2013 26,346 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 22,399 miles

nearside front tyhre perishing on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing within tread

Pass 11 May 2011 20,198 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 20,197 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 YWM is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWM, 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 YWM registered?

BU08 YWM is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BU08 YWM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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