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GJ08 UEL

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,026 mi
Last recorded81,026 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 UEL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 81,026 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 81,026 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 76,434 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from joint behind cat,passed emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 76,433 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from joint behind cat,passed emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 71,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 67,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs badly worn dished and scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi across axle to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front inner brake pads not visible to assess wear

Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 53,373 miles

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

slight coolant leak from radiator.

Fail 25 Jul 2015 53,373 miles

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

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

slight coolant leak from radiator.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,702 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 44,702 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 38,494 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2012 28,450 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,568 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish/crack

offside rear tyre starting to perish/crack

Fail 26 Sep 2011 22,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish/crack

offside rear tyre starting to perish/crack

Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,442 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 UEL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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