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SJ08 YFE

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,051 mi
Last recorded65,051 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YFE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 65,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 65,051 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 64,353 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 62,852 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 62,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 60,001 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 55,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,278 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 52,243 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 49,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front brake discs corroded

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2018 42,933 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 13 Jan 2018 42,933 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Jan 2017 35,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 27,810 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 25,848 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 22,741 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 22,736 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,436 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 18,436 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,098 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 11,622 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YFE 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 76.2%.

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 SJ08 YFE, 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 YFE registered?

SJ08 YFE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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