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BV08 GFU

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,007 mi
Last recorded34,007 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 GFU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 34,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 32,777 miles

Corrosion on outer casings of rear shock absorbers

Front suspension anti roll bar rubbers deteriorated slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2019 30,915 miles

Corrosion on casing of rear shock absorbers

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 29,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 29,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,135 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,110 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,000 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 20,960 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,559 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 11,038 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 7,459 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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BV08 GFU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BV08 GFU, 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 BV08 GFU registered?

BV08 GFU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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