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SJ08 YLE

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,358 mi
Last recorded81,358 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 81,358 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 81,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 78,217 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,547 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 75,537 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit between 2 & 3mm & worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake pads lower than nearside front

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 May 2017 73,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres wearing at outer edge

offside front brake starting to sieze

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,773 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,429 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 65,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,334 miles

oil leak at n/s/f inner drive shaft

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,770 miles

Gearbox has slight dampness around nearside drive shaft inner boot possible leak

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 53,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Gearbox has slight dampness around nearside drive shaft inner boot possible leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,882 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 40,856 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 YLE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLE, 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 YLE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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