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YG08 YNF

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,649 mi
Last recorded130,649 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 YNF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 130,649 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))

clutch is slipping badly

Fail 9 Sep 2019 130,646 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

clutch is slipping badly

Pass 3 Sep 2018 124,591 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 124,588 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 118,109 miles

Both front anti roll bar links bushes worn

Clutch slipping

Oil leak ()

Sump porous

Very slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 31 Aug 2017 118,109 miles

Both front anti roll bar links bushes worn

Clutch slipping

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Sump porous

Very slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2016 104,840 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit in places /uneven wear

Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 91,879 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,383 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 76,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 63,920 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,001 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,898 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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YG08 YNF is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YG08 YNF, 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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YG08 YNF is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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