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LV08 BJF

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,509 mi
Last recorded122,509 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 BJF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 122,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 122,502 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant reservoir empty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 119,079 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 119,075 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 112,851 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 99,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing inner and outer edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 87,402 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,666 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 60,027 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,031 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 42,540 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 39,847 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2013 28,550 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 28,536 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,149 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 18,410 miles

165/65/14 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 13 Apr 2011 18,410 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

165/65/14 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

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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LV08 BJF is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LV08 BJF, 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 LV08 BJF registered?

LV08 BJF is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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