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CA08 BFX

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,424 mi
Last recorded85,424 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 BFX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 85,424 miles

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 82,485 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 78,273 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 78,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,137 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front slight condensation inner of headlamp

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 71,458 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside outer worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside slight cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,157 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 61,951 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 May 2016 55,766 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,967 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 38,798 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,879 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 25,479 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 18,619 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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CA08 BFX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CA08 BFX, 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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CA08 BFX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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