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GJ08 OPK

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,847 mi
Last recorded123,847 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 OPK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 123,847 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 123,846 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 115,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 115,342 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 115,338 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

High level brake light inop

Inner CV boot covered in grease

Nail in NR tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge wear. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 105,856 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 105,846 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 94,171 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 90,923 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 90,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no water (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 88,134 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 84,435 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 84,435 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 82,391 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 74,224 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 65,137 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,368 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 59,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 54,174 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,850 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 48,663 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,988 miles

rear tyre condition

Fail 26 Mar 2013 39,988 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres condition

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,842 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,409 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 OPK is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OPK, 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 OPK registered?

GJ08 OPK is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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