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YE08 VSZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,637 mi
Last recorded45,637 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 VSZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,637 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 44,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,633 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,622 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,591 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 36,389 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 36,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 33,921 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,169 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 31,156 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 30,593 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,310 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,629 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 VSZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

YE08 VSZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is YE08 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 VSZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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