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GL08 LBJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,281 mi
Last recorded58,281 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 58,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2026 58,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 57,947 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 56,777 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 51,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 43,206 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front air filter-airbox insecure

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

Fail 16 May 2022 43,206 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front air filter-airbox insecure

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

Pass 6 May 2021 37,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,740 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 27,702 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 26,210 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 24,309 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 21,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 19,257 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,902 miles

front tyres weraing on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,124 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 LBJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LBJ, 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 LBJ registered?

GL08 LBJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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