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GL08 FUJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,167 mi
Last recorded64,167 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,167 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 64,167 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 56,399 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 56,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre balding on inner edge, Starting to crack and perish

Offside Front Tyre staring to crack and perish

Pass 7 Oct 2016 49,557 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 44,764 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 44,764 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,926 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 34,204 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 30,409 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 30,397 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 26,209 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 21,549 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 21,548 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 FUJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL08 FUJ registered?

GL08 FUJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is GL08 FUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 FUJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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