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BT08 RCZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,572 mi
Last recorded63,572 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 RCZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 63,572 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 63,572 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 58,525 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 58,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,605 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 54,605 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,091 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,186 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,266 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 42,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 34,165 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 25,665 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 25,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2011 15,820 miles

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

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)

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 RCZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RCZ, 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 BT08 RCZ registered?

BT08 RCZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is BT08 RCZ safe to buy?

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