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EX08 YRA

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

90,159 mi
Last recorded90,159 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YRA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 90,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,474 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 85,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 78,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 67,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 53,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,159 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front headlight unit contaminated - condensation

Offside Rear tyre has screw in outer shoulder - unrepairable area

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated loose and becoming insecure (1.1.6 (d))

air-filter housing end cap insecure - not attached

exhaust corroding

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 7 Mar 2020 49,796 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 40,572 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 35,040 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 35,024 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,401 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 29,215 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,158 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,535 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 18,810 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,336 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 11,602 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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EX08 YRA is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EX08 YRA, 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 EX08 YRA registered?

EX08 YRA is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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