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SC08 BHJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,816 mi
Last recorded85,816 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 85,816 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 85,816 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,076 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 71,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 68,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,532 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 66,532 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both rear (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,694 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

oil sump corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 56,544 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

tread on rear tyres started to seperate

Pass 21 Jul 2012 30,667 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 30,667 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,974 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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SC08 BHJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BHJ, 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 SC08 BHJ registered?

SC08 BHJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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