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GJ08 PGV

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,458 mi
Last recorded89,458 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 89,458 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 89,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 85,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 85,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 82,236 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,204 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,771 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 73,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,587 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,587 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,155 miles

Rear brake pipe on axle slightly corroded

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,065 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,288 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 PGV 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 73.3%.

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 PGV, 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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GJ08 PGV is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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