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WJ08 YUL

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,635 mi
Last recorded136,635 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 YUL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 136,635 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped central lower - does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play RHF bottom ball joint outer - slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 130,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner LHF inner driveshaft slight oil weap.

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped RHF lower + center lower - Does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 116,937 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 116,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 109,389 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 101,467 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 101,465 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 95,489 miles

The n/s/r wheel is buckled

Fail 9 Mar 2020 95,487 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

The n/s/r wheel is buckled

Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,422 miles

The o/s/r brake pipe looks badly corroded inside a supporting clip and should be replaced soon

Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,803 miles

engine oil leak

front discs and pads worm

Fail 18 Mar 2018 79,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face of disc (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,994 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

The front brake discs are very deteriorated and pads worn thin

Fail 8 Mar 2017 74,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

The front brake discs are very deteriorated and pads worn thin

The n/s/r tyre is very deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,795 miles

The front brake discs are badly deteriorated and starting to judder

The front tyres are deteriorated and wearing on the inner edges

Fail 4 Apr 2016 69,792 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The front brake discs are badly deteriorated and starting to judder

The front tyres are deteriorated and wearing on the inner edges

Pass 24 Dec 2014 63,473 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 63,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,029 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 52,029 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,922 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,896 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 15,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,134 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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WJ08 YUL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WJ08 YUL, 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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WJ08 YUL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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