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FH08 GLY

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,557 mi
Last recorded43,557 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 GLY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 43,557 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 43,557 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 40,795 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 37,596 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 34,291 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 31,336 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 31,336 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 28,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 25,204 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 21,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 17,783 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 13,895 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 9,522 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 8,954 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 8,062 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 6,866 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 5,442 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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FH08 GLY is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FH08 GLY, 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 FH08 GLY registered?

FH08 GLY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is FH08 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 GLY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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