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YB08 NRX

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,517 mi
Last recorded89,517 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 NRX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 89,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (all) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear also all suspension components covered in paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 89,517 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (all) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear also all suspension components covered in paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 85,191 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 85,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 80,074 miles

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

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE HEAD LAMPS CONDENSATED

Fail 5 Apr 2023 80,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE HEAD LAMPS CONDENSATED

Pass 12 Apr 2022 77,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condensation in headlamps

high level brake light not working

underside wax oiled

Fail 12 Apr 2022 77,000 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condensation in headlamps

high level brake light not working

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 74,233 miles

both front discs very poor condition on inside faces

condensation in both front headlamps

Fail 6 Feb 2020 74,233 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front discs very poor condition on inside faces

condensation in both front headlamps

Pass 27 Dec 2018 71,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front sub frame rusty

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Dec 2017 67,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs rusty and worn

Fail 29 Dec 2017 67,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 8 Dec 2016 58,823 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 58,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 50,190 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 50,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 41,449 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 41,449 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,813 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 26,152 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YB08 NRX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black 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 YB08 NRX, 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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YB08 NRX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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