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NV08 YUG

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,229 mi
Last recorded91,229 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 YUG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 91,229 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 83,553 miles

Central Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear engine mount bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 83,458 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear engine mount bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 71,538 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Light unit crack

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside axle / hub mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 71,533 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Light unit crack

Nearside Rear Revers lamp lens crack

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp lens crack

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside axle / hub mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 58,505 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 58,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 55,437 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 55,437 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 47,118 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 41,131 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 40,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 35,551 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 33,412 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,476 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 31,508 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,451 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,240 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 28,122 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,482 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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NV08 YUG is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NV08 YUG, 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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NV08 YUG is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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