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MF08 EYS

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,764 mi
Last recorded91,764 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 EYS
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 91,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 91,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NSR + OSR (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 75,490 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 66,012 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside slight deterioration on head light lens.

Fail 8 Apr 2021 66,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside slight deterioration on head light lens.

Pass 12 May 2020 62,237 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2020 62,237 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 55,890 miles

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

Offside slight condensation in head light lens.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 52,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,817 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 48,814 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,591 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 44,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,634 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,484 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 27,563 miles

upper engine mounting defective

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,234 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade worn

offside front wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,320 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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MF08 EYS is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MF08 EYS, 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 MF08 EYS registered?

MF08 EYS is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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