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DG08 GWU

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,656 mi
Last recorded97,656 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 GWU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2023 97,656 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 91,544 miles

advise front tyres tread & side walls cracking & perishing

advise nearside headlamp

Pass 30 Apr 2021 89,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 89,817 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 89,817 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,709 miles

front discs worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2018 79,357 miles

FRONT TO REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING SOME BOARDER LINE PASS

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRES WALL DAMAGED

Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,094 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,690 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 57,678 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,568 miles

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

brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,923 miles

front disc pads worn on inner edge offside boarder line pass

front disc worn on inner edge

wipers poor

Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,881 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 9,270 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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DG08 GWU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG08 GWU, 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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DG08 GWU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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