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YT58 MGE

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,129 mi
Last recorded89,129 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 MGE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 89,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Oct 2022 88,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 74,495 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 74,495 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,713 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 63,615 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 63,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,893 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,824 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,922 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,816 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 32,301 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,992 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2011 13,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2011 13,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YT58 MGE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YT58 MGE, 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 YT58 MGE registered?

YT58 MGE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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