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YT08 NXS

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,963 mi
Last recorded45,963 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 45,963 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 45,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed top of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 42,269 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 40,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2023 40,796 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2022 38,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit .brakes working ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 34,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing/worn the outer part of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 34,711 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and split on the outer part of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing/worn the outer part of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 32,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 32,746 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2017 32,745 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 32,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,504 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,536 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,170 miles

oil leak from filter and oil leaking from nearside drive shaft

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 NXS is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT08 NXS, 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 NXS registered?

YT08 NXS is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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