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SC08 BGE

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

86,403 mi
Last recorded86,403 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 BGE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 86,403 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 86,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 83,885 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 81,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 81,714 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 76,581 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in light (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 76,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in light (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 72,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 72,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 70,397 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,955 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Jan 2020 66,460 miles

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

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

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 11 Jan 2019 62,943 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,023 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,379 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,354 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 48,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 41,635 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 41,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 34,548 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 34,491 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,814 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 19,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 13,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight 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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SC08 BGE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SC08 BGE, 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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SC08 BGE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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