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YP08 VPU

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,533 mi
Last recorded95,533 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 VPU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 95,533 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 93,305 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 85,050 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 85,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 78,472 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 78,472 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,059 miles

Front discs worn

Fail 22 Apr 2016 69,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light lit on dash when brake on (1.2.1f)

Front discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2015 64,243 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 58,670 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,902 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,645 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 29,240 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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YP08 VPU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YP08 VPU, 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 YP08 VPU registered?

YP08 VPU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 VPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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