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BL08 HXJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,110 mi
Last recorded74,110 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,110 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,232 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 60,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 55,616 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 55,616 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 50,470 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 41,769 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 31,190 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 31,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 22,949 miles

offside front tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 10 Feb 2015 22,949 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 29 Jan 2014 21,296 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 21,296 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,004 miles

Air bag light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2011 13,489 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 HXJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BL08 HXJ, 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 BL08 HXJ registered?

BL08 HXJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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