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PJ08 PCU

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,237 mi
Last recorded80,237 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 PCU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 80,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 75,575 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 75,575 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users FUEL LEAK AT TANK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,567 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 72,567 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 67,894 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 67,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 57,635 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,787 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 44,761 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,374 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 33,559 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,841 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 23,665 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,770 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,194 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 8,314 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 PCU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PCU, 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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PJ08 PCU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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