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YP08 VPZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,331 mi
Last recorded64,331 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,331 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 64,328 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,388 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 57,385 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 54,055 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,302 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 42,302 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,149 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 29,149 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 9 May 2011 19,728 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 VPZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP08 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

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

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