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HV08 YMU

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,728 mi
Last recorded53,728 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 YMU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 53,728 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside have condensation on the inside of the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

brake & suspension components have surface rust

Fail 4 May 2022 53,728 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside have condensation on the inside of the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault code read the air bag system & then cleaned the contacts on the passengers front seat plug, cleared the fault codes (7.1.6 (a))

brake & suspension components have surface rust

Pass 1 Jun 2021 53,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The nearside & offside headlight lenses have a build up of condensation on the inside

Fail 28 May 2021 53,150 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 53,128 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,315 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,845 miles

inner steering arms have slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2018 50,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,295 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,107 miles

drivers door damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,538 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 36,538 miles

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

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2014 30,901 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,841 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,992 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,434 miles

Front tyres worn inner and outer tread!

STRONGLY ADV, FRONT TYRES ON 1.6mm tread depth, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, n/s/f inner drive shaft leaking oil, n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

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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HV08 YMU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV08 YMU, 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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HV08 YMU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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