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GJ08 SSX

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,887 mi
Last recorded86,887 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 86,887 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 80,910 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 80,907 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 76,667 miles

all tyres nearing limit and perrishing

both head lights slightly defused

both sub frames coverd in mud

front sub frame very rusty

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2024 76,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x/member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres nearing limit and perrishing

both head lights slightly defused

both sub frames coverd in mud

front sub frame very rusty

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 9 May 2023 75,951 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 75,949 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 74,996 miles

Both front drop link anti-roll bar bushes perished

Both front headlamps have the lens slightly discolored

Exhaust corroded

Front subframe has surface corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 73,711 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 72,026 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 70,340 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,768 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached radiator and bumper support beam corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,233 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 62,157 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 58,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,244 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,142 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,875 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 38,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 33,205 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Apr 2012 33,205 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,718 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 SSX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

GJ08 SSX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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