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NC08 YHK

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,800 mi
Last recorded96,800 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 YHK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 96,800 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 96,799 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2019 87,956 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Fail 28 May 2019 87,956 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 80,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2017 74,197 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 74,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 66,204 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2015 62,194 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 May 2015 62,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 56,646 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 56,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 51,580 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 46,760 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 40,463 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 20 May 2011 40,463 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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NC08 YHK is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YHK, 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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NC08 YHK is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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