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BT08 BZB

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,288 mi
Last recorded107,288 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 BZB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 107,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 107,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 100,648 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,409 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 84,408 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 78,656 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,609 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 72,609 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 64,222 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,906 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,898 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 55,880 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 55,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,763 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 51,763 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 46,704 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,909 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2011 36,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2011 36,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f brake binding slightly

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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BT08 BZB is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BT08 BZB, 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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BT08 BZB is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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