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YF08 OFE

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,520 mi
Last recorded84,520 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 OFE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,520 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 83,292 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 81,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lens cracked but not showing white light to the rear

Oil leak, but not excessive suspected cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,154 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 78,154 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 77,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper BUSH/BEARING ONLY JUST PASSABLE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear lamp housing has slight damage/piece broken off

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 65,747 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 65,747 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,844 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 51,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 44,502 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 43,247 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn lever has side play (3.1.5)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 43,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn lever has side play (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 31,667 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 28,683 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 23,386 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 19,953 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 May 2012 19,953 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,534 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 15,534 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

FRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES, SUSPECT CAUSED BY UNDER INFLATION

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YF08 OFE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF08 OFE, 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 YF08 OFE registered?

YF08 OFE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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