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HY08 YZP

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,749 mi
Last recorded91,749 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 YZP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2024 91,749 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Non obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre and centre to rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tire slightly out of shape

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 91,403 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 74,148 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 74,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 64,961 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 56,669 miles

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

rear axle corroded/wax-oiled

Fail 28 Oct 2019 56,626 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front radiator mounting bracket heavily corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 44,689 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear torsion bar corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 44,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear torsion bar corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 33,768 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 33,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HY08 YZP is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HY08 YZP, 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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HY08 YZP is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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