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YX08 XST

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,050 mi
Last recorded114,050 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 XST
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 114,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 111,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 111,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and osf (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 107,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 107,044 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 102,930 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 102,930 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 99,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 96,122 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and osf and also front to rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and osf headlamps have condensation but have a good beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,555 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation but beam not affected (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 90,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and weaping (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation but beam not affected (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,491 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer area (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,308 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and osf (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak sump ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr (2.7.3)

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,724 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,985 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 47,424 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 47,424 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,588 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 38,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,022 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 16,396 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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YX08 XST is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX08 XST, 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 YX08 XST registered?

YX08 XST is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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