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OY08 YNT

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,962 mi
Last recorded137,962 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YNT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 137,962 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 May 2021 137,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 131,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2020 131,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 129,845 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf anti roll bar linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2018 121,502 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 121,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 109,752 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 109,752 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bonnett safty catch seized, not operating (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 99,949 miles

Oil leak from sump area

N/S/R Tyre has a flat spot

Pass 3 Sep 2015 86,931 miles

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

spare tyre faulty( cut in sidewall )

Fail 3 Sep 2015 86,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 64,061 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,531 miles

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

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

both front tyres inner edge wear and cracking in treads

Fail 12 Aug 2013 45,531 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres inner edge wear and cracking in treads

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,000 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 30,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 30,808 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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OY08 YNT is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue 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 OY08 YNT, 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 OY08 YNT registered?

OY08 YNT is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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