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GK08 XGZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,018 mi
Last recorded102,018 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 102,018 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 95,161 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 87,161 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 87,161 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,140 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,483 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 75,483 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,198 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 62,198 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 52,702 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 52,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn outer shoulders bald

Pass 30 Mar 2013 35,732 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,755 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,407 miles

front wipers in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2011 17,396 miles

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

front wipers in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 XGZ 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 68.8%.

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 XGZ, 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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GK08 XGZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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