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PJ08 BVY

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,089 mi
Last recorded69,089 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 BVY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 69,089 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 69,078 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 66,045 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 66,045 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 57,759 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 57,083 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 56,520 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 54,750 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Heavily perished and falling to pieces (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Heavily perished and falling to pieces (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,792 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,341 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 42,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 42,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Battery Light Staying On...!!!!! Faulty Altenator..!!!

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,036 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 40,036 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn low (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,296 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,755 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,252 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,121 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,335 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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PJ08 BVY is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PJ08 BVY, 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 PJ08 BVY registered?

PJ08 BVY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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