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SJ08 YDS

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,640 mi
Last recorded85,640 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YDS
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 85,640 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 85,640 miles

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))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 nearside rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 78,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment or possible bolts loose. (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 nearside rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,721 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 69,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 62,782 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 62,712 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 57,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 57,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2007/ 165/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2001/165/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,700 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 49,167 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,167 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 35,565 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,913 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 YDS is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YDS, 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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SJ08 YDS is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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