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YB08 NTC

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,717 mi
Last recorded99,717 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 99,717 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 91,923 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 91,921 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 84,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 79,425 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ON THE ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FEEDING WHEEL CYLINDER FROM FLEXIBLE IN THE CLIP ON THE ARM DIFFICULT TO ASSESS. (3.6.B.2c)

SUMP BADLY CORRODED COULD START TO LEAK

Fail 4 Apr 2018 73,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FEEDING WHEEL CYLINDER FROM FLEXABLE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ON THE ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FEEDING WHEEL CYLINDER FROM FLEXIBLE IN THE CLIP ON THE ARM DIFFICULT TO ASSESS. (3.6.B.2c)

SUMP BADLY CORRODED COULD START TO LEAK

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,771 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,837 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,315 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 54,313 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 49,072 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,044 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,268 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 41,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NTC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB08 NTC, 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 NTC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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