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OY58 BJZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,830 mi
Last recorded89,830 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 BJZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 89,830 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 89,830 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 84,168 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 81,696 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 79,115 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 78,981 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 71,704 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,603 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 67,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge good year efficient grip 195/40r17 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,735 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 60,734 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 60,655 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 58,705 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 56,583 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 56,583 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 54,641 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 54,641 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,451 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 42,769 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 42,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,541 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 23 Dec 2011 30,540 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 30,434 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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OY58 BJZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 OY58 BJZ, 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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OY58 BJZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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