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BP08 JYR

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,963 mi
Last recorded137,963 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 JYR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 137,963 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 134,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 134,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 130,387 miles

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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded front & rear marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Top mount slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber slightly corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 123,161 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 116,911 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 113,204 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 113,204 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,895 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 100,581 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres close to legal limit in places

Fail 15 Jul 2014 100,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres close to legal limit in places

Pass 24 Jul 2013 89,365 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 89,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,788 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 65,788 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,154 miles

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

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

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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BP08 JYR is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BP08 JYR, 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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BP08 JYR is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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