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GK08 XHU

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,660 mi
Last recorded111,660 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XHU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2021 111,660 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 105,164 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 105,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 97,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,562 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 85,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,338 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,462 miles

N/S Front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Surface cracking on N/S rear tyre wall

Fail 10 Sep 2013 61,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S Front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Surface cracking on N/S rear tyre wall

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,938 miles

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

Surface cracking on both rear tyre walls not to cords.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,415 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight wear on front brake discs and pads look at bit thin.

Surface cracking on rear tyre walls.

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 XHU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

GK08 XHU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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