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NC08 NYU

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,875 mi
Last recorded51,875 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 NYU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 51,875 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 51,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 41,887 miles

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

Oil leak

secondary bonnet catch sticking

Fail 27 Jun 2014 41,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

secondary bonnet catch sticking

Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,042 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 41,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 May 2012 36,236 miles

front registration plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 May 2011 28,934 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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NC08 NYU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NC08 NYU, 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 NC08 NYU registered?

NC08 NYU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is NC08 NYU safe to buy?

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