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FG08 BMV

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,605 mi
Last recorded196,605 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 196,605 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 196,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 154,707 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 154,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 165 65 14 fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 114,530 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,952 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 24,240 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,166 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 BMV is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BMV, 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 BMV registered?

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

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