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YH08 YAU

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,272 mi
Last recorded87,272 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YAU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,272 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,825 miles

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

oil leval low

Fail 3 Jul 2018 84,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced bad earth (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

oil leval low

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,416 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 81,253 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,848 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 75,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,070 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer cut (curbs)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 71,057 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre outer cut (curbs)

Pass 30 Mar 2014 67,387 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED. NEAR SIDE FRONT MIRROR GLASS MISSING.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 67,277 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED. NEAR SIDE FRONT MIRROR GLASS MISSING.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,348 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,654 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 37,654 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,034 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 22,034 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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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YH08 YAU 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 56.3%.

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 YH08 YAU, 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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YH08 YAU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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