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YY08 OLJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,409 mi
Last recorded81,409 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 OLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 81,409 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wind mirror cover damaged

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,897 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp mist of water inside the lens, light output not seriously reduce

Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,462 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 73,195 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 66,753 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 66,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 59,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 54,065 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 54,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,741 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 48,268 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 48,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,483 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,325 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,065 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 OLJ 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 80%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

YY08 OLJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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