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YT08 JAO

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,334 mi
Last recorded36,334 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 JAO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 36,334 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 36,334 miles

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2023 36,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 36,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 36,197 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks

Offside Rear tyre cracks

Pass 27 Apr 2021 36,054 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 35,909 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,664 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 35,317 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,677 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 34,677 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,761 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 32,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,948 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,649 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,652 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,172 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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YT08 JAO is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT08 JAO, 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 YT08 JAO registered?

YT08 JAO is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is YT08 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 JAO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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