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EK08 YHE

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,377 mi
Last recorded65,377 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YHE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,377 miles

both front brake discs worn unable to see pads

n/s front tyre getting low in tread worn edges and deteriorated in sidewalls

Fail 20 Apr 2017 65,377 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs worn unable to see pads

both rear tyres low tread cracking in treads

n/s front tyre getting low in tread worn edges and deteriorated in sidewalls

Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,357 miles

both front brake discs worn unable to see pads

both rear tyres getting low in tread cracking in treads and worn on edges

slight noise from both rear hubs when rotated

Fail 18 Apr 2016 59,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/14 t (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs worn unable to see pads

both rear tyres getting low in tread cracking in treads and worn on edges

slight noise from both rear hubs when rotated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,543 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped

both rear tyres cracking in treads and tread edges o/s slightly out of shape

o/s front tyre low tread and deteriorated in treads

Fail 20 Apr 2015 51,520 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs slightly lipped

both rear tyres cracking in treads and tread edges o/s slightly out of shape

o/s front fog light lens broken

o/s front tyre low tread and deteriorated in treads

service light on

Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,353 miles

o/s front fog light lens cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2014 41,301 miles

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

o/s front fog light lens cracked

service light on

Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,872 miles

n/s front inner wheel rim damaged

spanner light on

Fail 3 Apr 2013 31,778 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s front inner wheel rim damaged

spanner light on

Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,041 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 16,364 miles

front tyres cracking on sidewalls

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

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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EK08 YHE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EK08 YHE, 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 EK08 YHE registered?

EK08 YHE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is EK08 YHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 YHE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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