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FG08 BBU

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,685 mi
Last recorded92,685 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 BBU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2025 92,685 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear slight bumper damadge

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

Offside Front side mirror slightly damadged

Pass 16 Dec 2023 81,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 81,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 71,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Seats back rest been up right to inspect seat belts during test

Fail 23 Dec 2022 71,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Seats back rest been up right to inspect seat belts during test

Pass 21 Dec 2021 53,573 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 53,573 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,155 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 28,027 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 28,027 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 27,725 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 26,306 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 25,772 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 25,772 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective catch sized (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 17,586 miles

both front tyres are wearing very low on the edges

Fail 28 Mar 2015 17,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are wearing very low on the edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 5,329 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 1,882 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 1,633 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 1,318 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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FG08 BBU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FG08 BBU, 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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FG08 BBU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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