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BT08 VAJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,458 mi
Last recorded87,458 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 87,458 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 79,223 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 75,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 75,202 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 75,202 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 74,721 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 74,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,981 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2016 69,659 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,495 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 65,495 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,579 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 57,578 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,168 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 47,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,576 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 36,576 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,249 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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BT08 VAJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

BT08 VAJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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