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AO08 GTY

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,492 mi
Last recorded41,492 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 GTY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 41,492 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 37,459 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 33,021 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks

Fail 18 Oct 2016 33,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,538 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 32,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres sidewall deterioration extensive cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,262 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,740 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 28,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,450 miles

N/S/F Brake has slight bind.

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 27,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S/F Brake has slight bind.

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AO08 GTY is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO08 GTY, 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 AO08 GTY registered?

AO08 GTY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is AO08 GTY safe to buy?

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