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GJ08 NLV

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,873 mi
Last recorded60,873 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 NLV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 60,873 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 60,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 56,505 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 52,890 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 52,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured in headlamp unit (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 51,261 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 50,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 49,249 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 49,249 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,687 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,729 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2017 40,810 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,671 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,399 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 27,512 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,824 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 22,819 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,816 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,052 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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GJ08 NLV is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GJ08 NLV, 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 GJ08 NLV registered?

GJ08 NLV is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 NLV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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