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GK08 NCU

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,756 mi
Last recorded72,756 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 NCU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,756 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 72,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle chalked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,349 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken at upper end - functioning ok

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 59,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken at upper end - functioning ok

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 51,688 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 51,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front tyre wear on both inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,720 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 50,709 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2015 42,683 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2014 33,246 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 32,412 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 23,476 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,985 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 14,595 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

nearside front wheel outer rim damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2011 14,595 miles

nearside front wheel outer rim damaged

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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GK08 NCU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK08 NCU, 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 GK08 NCU registered?

GK08 NCU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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