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GL08 FTC

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,739 mi
Last recorded125,739 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 FTC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 125,739 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 125,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 108,972 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,350 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,101 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 70,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,898 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 56,898 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 42,426 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,997 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 25,954 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2011 19,781 miles

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

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

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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GL08 FTC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL08 FTC, 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 GL08 FTC registered?

GL08 FTC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GL08 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 FTC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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