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NU08 YRO

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,779 mi
Last recorded80,779 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 YRO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2025 80,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 80,779 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 80,774 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested do not drive ( dangerous ) (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding calliper seized (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,845 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 73,049 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 68,051 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 68,051 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 68,038 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release Insecure (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front , both mains , and rear axle brake pipes are badly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,406 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2018 60,406 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2017 51,938 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 51,938 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,636 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,706 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,588 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 38,588 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 31,913 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 25,312 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 18,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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NU08 YRO is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NU08 YRO, 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 NU08 YRO registered?

NU08 YRO is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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