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YF08 PFY

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,934 mi
Last recorded81,934 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 PFY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 81,934 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,857 miles

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

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

Front subframe coroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 79,980 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 78,288 miles

radiator support panel and brackets corroded

rear axle and front suspension cradle covered in underseal

Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,372 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 76,372 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 75,447 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 71,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 67,840 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise front discs inner faces in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,418 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,219 miles

advise brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 9 Jul 2014 33,919 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 36,877 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,559 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 17,514 miles

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

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 PFY is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF08 PFY, 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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YF08 PFY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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