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GL08 FTT

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,780 mi
Last recorded95,780 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 FTT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 95,780 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 95,780 miles

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2025

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

Fail 27 May 2025

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2024 90,467 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front shocker leg corroded

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 90,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front shocker leg corroded

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 90,449 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x 2 (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at axle beam area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2023 86,074 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,417 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 82,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 77,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper suspension mount worn

Pass 3 Jul 2019 67,756 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,557 miles

Offside Front tyre valve split

Offside Rear tyre valve split

Fail 28 Jun 2018 59,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp inop (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre valve split

Offside Rear tyre valve split

Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,750 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 45,093 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 41,312 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,906 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 35,136 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 35,136 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 30,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,136 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 20,261 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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GL08 FTT is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GL08 FTT, 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 FTT registered?

GL08 FTT is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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