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DE08 FGU

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,098 mi
Last recorded60,098 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FGU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 60,098 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 60,075 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 54,334 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 46,833 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 42,477 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 42,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,734 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 41,253 miles

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

oil sump corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 41,232 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,256 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 40,223 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear cross (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 39,620 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 39,620 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 38,838 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,231 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,038 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 34,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 28,792 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,192 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 17,023 miles

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

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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DE08 FGU 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 71.4%.

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 DE08 FGU, 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 DE08 FGU registered?

DE08 FGU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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