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GK08 XHM

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,194 mi
Last recorded73,194 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XHM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,194 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 73,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,596 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 71,596 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,941 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 68,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,085 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 62,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,271 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Oct 2011 32,901 miles

N/S/F inner cv boot slight weep

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 32,901 miles

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

N/S/F inner cv boot slight weep

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 19,057 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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GK08 XHM is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 XHM, 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 XHM registered?

GK08 XHM is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GK08 XHM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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