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GJ08 RZE

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,591 mi
Last recorded158,591 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 RZE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 158,591 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 148,029 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 137,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 124,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 115,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rearx2 (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,101 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 101,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 91,140 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 80,751 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 80,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,132 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,617 miles

advise front wipers slight smearing

advise rear tyres sidewalls slight cracking

item removed from drivers view

Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 56,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,300 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 50,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 43,839 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,839 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,272 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 RZE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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