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YE08 NKJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,077 mi
Last recorded83,077 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 NKJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 83,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 83,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,904 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 73,904 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,793 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 65,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,784 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,842 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,982 miles

nearside front tyre wearing

Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,623 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 22,731 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 20,036 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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YE08 NKJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE08 NKJ, 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 YE08 NKJ registered?

YE08 NKJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is YE08 NKJ safe to buy?

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