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BJ08 WYD

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,595 mi
Last recorded113,595 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 WYD
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 113,595 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 113,595 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 113,232 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 111,017 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 106,679 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 106,679 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 105,370 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,564 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 104,564 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 97,660 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 92,293 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 86,337 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,960 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 78,960 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,600 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 62,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 54,888 miles

Slight play in both steering tie rods

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,906 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 43,906 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,278 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 WYD is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WYD, 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 BJ08 WYD registered?

BJ08 WYD is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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