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MA08 JYL

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,058 mi
Last recorded27,058 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 JYL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 27,058 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 27,046 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 26,534 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 25,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 25,082 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 37,470 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,715 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 36,693 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 36,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 34,988 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 33,125 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,815 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,844 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 28,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,032 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 23,775 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 18,934 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 18,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,723 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,145 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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MA08 JYL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MA08 JYL, 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 MA08 JYL registered?

MA08 JYL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MA08 JYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 JYL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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