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BJ08 WYB

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,470 mi
Last recorded90,470 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 WYB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 90,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top mounting has slight play

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 90,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65R14T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper strut top mounting has slight play

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,747 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 81,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 71,259 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2016 71,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 52,190 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 52,190 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall and tread

Fail 1 Jul 2014 49,034 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall and tread

Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,669 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,322 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,692 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 WYB is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ08 WYB, 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 WYB is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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