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YA08 ULM

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,264 mi
Last recorded111,264 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 ULM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,264 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 109,463 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 109,462 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 107,854 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 107,852 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 91,384 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 91,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 73,432 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 73,432 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 71,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2015 71,866 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,551 miles

leak on gear box

Fail 11 Feb 2013 43,112 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,112 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,814 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 16,131 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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YA08 ULM is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black 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 YA08 ULM, 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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YA08 ULM is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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