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GJ08 RZK

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,020 mi
Last recorded51,020 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 51,020 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 46,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 46,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in the tyre due to age 2011 dot code 165 65 14 79 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is full of moisture beam image out put is slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack is covered in oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 45,270 miles

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

slight smear on both wiper blades

Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,457 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pin links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 39,823 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,008 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,148 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 32,147 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,654 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,755 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 RZK is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RZK, 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 RZK registered?

GJ08 RZK is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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