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YB08 NUK

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,916 mi
Last recorded95,916 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2024 95,916 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Oct 2024 95,895 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 89,323 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 87,542 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 72,456 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 63,450 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 63,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 47,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 47,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face void of braking surface and heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face void of braking surface and heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 29,960 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 26,255 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread. No plies visible.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 26,255 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking in tread, no plies visible at time of inspection. Offside rear punctured.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,084 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 23,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 17,560 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 14,498 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 13,071 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 9,309 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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YB08 NUK is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NUK, 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 NUK is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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