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GJ08 RYG

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,894 mi
Last recorded77,894 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 77,894 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 77,894 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BOTH Dipped beams slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.2.3 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 75,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 68,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 62,403 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 58,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Moisture in lense. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 58,264 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Handbrake lever has excessive side to side movement. (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Moisture in lense. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,877 miles

Offside Front headlight has water in lense

Fail 9 Oct 2020 57,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached antiroll bar link has brocken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front headlight has water in lense

Pass 11 Oct 2019 57,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 53,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,152 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracking

Strong Advisory: Both front tyre sidewalls perished/cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,416 miles

Both front wipers smear

Both rear tyres and offside front tyre showing cracking in the tyre tread 185/55/15 82V

Front drop link bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner bead of alloy wheel is buckled

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall worn 185/55/15 82V

Fail 14 Oct 2016 45,416 miles

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

Both front wipers smear

Both rear tyres and offside front tyre showing cracking in the tyre tread 185/55/15 82V

Front drop link bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner bead of alloy wheel is buckled

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall worn 185/55/15 82V

Pass 15 Oct 2015 39,421 miles

front drop link bushes deteriorating

nearside front tyre getting low

offside track rod end has play (strong advise

wipers not clearing 100%

Fail 10 Oct 2015 39,396 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front drop link bushes deteriorating

nearside front tyre getting low

offside track rod end has play (strong advise

wipers not clearing 100%

Pass 16 Oct 2014 34,316 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,683 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 31,683 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,965 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 20,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

air bag light on

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre has a nail in it and tyre starting to perish

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 RYG is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RYG, 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 RYG is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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