MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight coolant leak from radiator.
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.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear tyre starting to perish/crack
offside rear tyre starting to perish/crack
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
How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?
Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.
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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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