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FV08 YVM

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,041 mi
Last recorded86,041 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YVM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 86,041 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 86,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,188 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall slight damage, no cords or plys

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 81,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall slight damage, no cords or plys

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,433 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 77,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall heavily perished and cords showing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,394 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,364 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn

Fail 15 Jul 2014 69,364 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,641 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 53,276 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

snow tyres fitted all round

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,409 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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FV08 YVM is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FV08 YVM, 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 FV08 YVM registered?

FV08 YVM is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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