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YY08 HDV

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,349 mi
Last recorded97,349 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 HDV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 97,349 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 97,349 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,512 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 94,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 94,894 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 82,369 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 82,358 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 81,546 miles

offside front tyre heavily split on inner sidewall

Fail 8 Feb 2017 81,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked snapped (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre heavily split on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,237 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,329 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,782 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,834 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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YY08 HDV is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HDV, 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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YY08 HDV is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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