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MA08 JYU

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,462 mi
Last recorded44,462 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 JYU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 44,462 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 7,915 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 36,307 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 36,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 30,780 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,058 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,627 miles

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

hand brake lever slightly loose feeling

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 JYU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JYU, 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 JYU registered?

MA08 JYU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is MA08 JYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 JYU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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