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BL08 GHD

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,901 mi
Last recorded124,901 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 GHD
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 124,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 115,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 115,056 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 115,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 114,688 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 114,684 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 114,005 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 114,005 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 112,376 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 112,376 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 105,650 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 105,650 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,443 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,184 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 96,255 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 96,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 92,722 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre cut not to cords

offside rear tyre cut not to cords

Fail 12 Jul 2014 92,722 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre cut not to cords

offside rear tyre cut not to cords

Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,868 miles

advise both rear tyres are starting to perish

advise oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,357 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 49,547 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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BL08 GHD is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL08 GHD, 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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BL08 GHD is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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