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YY08 ELU

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,360 mi
Last recorded27,360 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 ELU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2025 27,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 26,495 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 25,774 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 25,023 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 24,532 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 23,304 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 22,212 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 20,443 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 18,901 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,911 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 15,234 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 13,398 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 11,534 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 9,390 miles

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

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

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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YY08 ELU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY08 ELU, 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 YY08 ELU registered?

YY08 ELU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YY08 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 ELU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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