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NL08 YHH

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,822 mi
Last recorded104,822 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 YHH
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 104,822 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 102,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 102,937 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 95,726 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Apr 2018 95,726 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 85,523 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Apr 2017 85,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 77,010 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 77,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 65,394 miles

danglies removed from rear veiw mirror = front brake discs worn/scored inner face = engine oil leak = rear exhaust box baffle noisy = o/s/f and n/s/r tyres aprx 3/4mm = O/S/R TYRE COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5/3MM BALDING INNER EDGE

Fail 30 Mar 2015 65,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

danglies removed from rear veiw mirror = front brake discs worn/scored inner face = engine oil leak = rear exhaust box baffle noisy = o/s/f and n/s/r tyres aprx 3/4mm = O/S/R TYRE COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5/3MM BALDING INNER EDGE

Pass 7 Apr 2014 55,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 47,022 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 47,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,002 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,835 miles

e.m.l on dash

n/s sill damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2012 35,835 miles

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

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

e.m.l on dash

n/s sill damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,513 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 25,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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NL08 YHH 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 57.9%.

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 NL08 YHH, 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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NL08 YHH is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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