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BU08 ZVC

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,496 mi
Last recorded64,496 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 ZVC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 64,496 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 63,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 61,836 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 60,102 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 60,099 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 58,150 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 56,263 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 53,646 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,618 miles

front discs and pads

Fail 4 Nov 2015 51,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs and pads

Pass 18 Oct 2014 48,587 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 48,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 43,793 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 43,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,169 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,148 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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BU08 ZVC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU08 ZVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 ZVC registered?

BU08 ZVC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is BU08 ZVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 ZVC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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