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PJ08 DOU

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,183 mi
Last recorded59,183 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 DOU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,183 miles

Offside rear number plate lamp cover missing

Fail 14 Oct 2016 59,183 miles

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

Offside rear number plate lamp cover missing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,634 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 48,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,781 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 40,372 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,965 miles

front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,350 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,873 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 DOU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PJ08 DOU, 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 DOU registered?

PJ08 DOU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ08 DOU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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