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BL08 GGY

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,044 mi
Last recorded102,044 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 GGY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 102,044 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 102,044 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 87,842 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 87,742 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2023 73,610 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 73,610 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 60,385 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 50,074 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,406 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 39,743 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 39,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 38,257 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 38,257 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,829 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 32,975 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 29,732 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 27,034 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 23,357 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 19,728 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 15,934 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,172 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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BL08 GGY is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL08 GGY, 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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BL08 GGY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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