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YY57 CFJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,872 mi
Last recorded78,872 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 CFJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,872 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 78,872 miles

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 70,956 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,577 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 13 Sep 2016 61,577 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x1 (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,469 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,779 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 54,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 53,031 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 53,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 43,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Dec 2012 43,435 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 33,665 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,467 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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YY57 CFJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY57 CFJ, 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 YY57 CFJ registered?

YY57 CFJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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