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WG08 YCU

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

11,542 mi
Last recorded11,542 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YCU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 11,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 122,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlight has condensation

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 118,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 110,598 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 110,597 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,445 miles

Both rear tyres perishing (tread wear slightly uneven).

Offside front tyre wearing low / worn on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2020 107,445 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Both rear tyres perishing (tread wear slightly uneven).

Corrosion to rear rigid brake pipe (along rear axle)

Front (lower) cross member corroding

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing low / worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2019 101,571 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,941 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 98,940 miles

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))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 98,922 miles

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

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

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))

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,019 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leaking from engine

rear brakes just in balance 29%

Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,563 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 83,563 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,369 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 75,369 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 75,261 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,872 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 55,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 37,972 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to n/s door/body

Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,972 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

damage to n/s door/body

Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,005 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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WG08 YCU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WG08 YCU, 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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WG08 YCU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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