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YC08 TTJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,406 mi
Last recorded85,406 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 TTJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 85,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 82,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 82,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 81,111 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front and o/s front suspension arm corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,251 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 79,246 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear n/s front (3.3 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,876 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 75,876 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 67,215 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 67,215 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,544 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 53,539 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,350 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,340 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,328 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,314 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,510 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 42,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 23,864 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,643 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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YC08 TTJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YC08 TTJ, 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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What year was YC08 TTJ registered?

YC08 TTJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 TTJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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