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BJ08 BXE

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,983 mi
Last recorded64,983 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BXE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 64,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 64,959 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 56,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 51,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 46,573 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 46,573 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 46,414 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 44,753 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 43,095 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 35,881 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 35,881 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 m and cracking very badly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished and wearing on outer part of tyre and worn to 2mm 185/55/15 82h

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished and long cut in tread

Fail 24 Aug 2017 28,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing drop link snapped (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished and wearing on outer part of tyre and worn to 2mm 185/55/15 82h

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished and long cut in tread

Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 14,818 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 12,937 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 8,614 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 6,225 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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BJ08 BXE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ08 BXE, 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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BJ08 BXE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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