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FN08 YMY

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,301 mi
Last recorded67,301 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 YMY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 67,301 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 67,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2025 67,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 66,584 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 66,125 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Mar 2022 65,590 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 65,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 64,001 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 62,986 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,530 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,766 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,569 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 25 Mar 2017 57,562 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,154 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,725 miles

both rear tyres tread & s/wall cracks

high level brake light in-op

osf tyre edge worn

Fail 24 Mar 2015 54,725 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear tyres tread & s/wall cracks

high level brake light in-op

osf tyre edge worn

Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,411 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 49,411 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,315 miles

front screen scratched

Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,799 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,912 miles

(both) front brake disc's scored

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

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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FN08 YMY is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FN08 YMY, 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 FN08 YMY registered?

FN08 YMY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FN08 YMY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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