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BP08 JZL

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,173 mi
Last recorded100,173 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 100,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR - front slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 100,170 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald spots inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR - front slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 97,129 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

Fail 10 May 2025 97,129 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Pass 14 May 2024 93,841 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2023 93,359 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 93,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 92,425 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 87,665 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 87,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 83,290 miles

All brake pipes surface corroded

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 64,430 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 8,477 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 44,677 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 44,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,960 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,648 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 31,648 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 31,627 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 22,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 14,450 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 7,572 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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BP08 JZL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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