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YE08 YAW

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,114 mi
Last recorded76,114 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 76,114 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 74,035 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 71,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small tear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 70,053 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 67,449 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 57,988 miles

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 22 Apr 2017 46,338 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

front brake discs corroded on inner rotors

Fail 22 Apr 2017 46,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

front brake discs corroded on inner rotors

Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,246 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,344 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 36,344 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 33,518 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 30,680 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,680 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,195 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 27,195 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,554 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 YAW is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YAW, 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 YAW registered?

YE08 YAW is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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