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SJ08 YDC

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,797 mi
Last recorded65,797 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YDC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 65,797 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 65,772 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 65,573 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two places (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective two small (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 57,910 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

exhaust clamp loose

nearside link arm bush poor

Fail 15 Nov 2022 57,876 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

exhaust clamp loose

nearside link arm bush poor

Pass 17 Nov 2021 52,558 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,003 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 52,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central clamp poor (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 45,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges,cracking to tread and side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking to tread and inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges,cracking to tread and side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,092 miles

Front front tyres cracking

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 40,692 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 40,692 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/F Brake disc has band of corrosion

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 39,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,272 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 36,264 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,996 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 30,038 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 27,208 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,302 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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SJ08 YDC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SJ08 YDC, 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 SJ08 YDC registered?

SJ08 YDC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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