MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front seat belt slow to return
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed water pump leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30 (1.2.1 (e))
Front shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front seat belt slow to return
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30 (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
N/S track rod end and ball joints need further check as of extensiveness of bearing wear
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
N/S track rod end and ball joints need further check as of extensiveness of bearing wear
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?
Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU08 YXY is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 YXY, 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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BU08 YXY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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