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GJ08 OPL

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,255 mi
Last recorded40,255 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 OPL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 40,255 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 40,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 39,377 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 39,355 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2023 32,433 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 28,900 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 28,484 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 27,657 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 26,175 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 24,891 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 23,766 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 22,589 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 21,368 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,494 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,530 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 14,678 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 11,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 11,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OPL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OPL, 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 OPL registered?

GJ08 OPL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is GJ08 OPL safe to buy?

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