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FG08 BLF

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,187 mi
Last recorded90,187 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 BLF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 90,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 81,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 73,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 73,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 67,897 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 66,642 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 May 2021 64,754 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 63,337 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,816 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,239 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 53,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,601 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 49,601 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfacew (3.5.1i)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 39,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 28,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Mar 2013 28,663 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,473 miles

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

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 BLF is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FG08 BLF, 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 FG08 BLF registered?

FG08 BLF is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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