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YF08 XBU

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,411 mi
Last recorded63,411 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XBU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,411 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 63,409 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 38,999 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 38,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,807 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 42,729 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 37,584 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 31,826 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 26,195 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 21,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2011 15,149 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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YF08 XBU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

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

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