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GL08 LCF

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,191 mi
Last recorded74,191 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 74,191 miles

Coolant level low on inspection

Fail 17 Jan 2019 74,191 miles

Coolant level low on inspection

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low NSF & OSF adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 68,946 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 61,573 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2015 52,709 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 42,137 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 42,137 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 38,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,725 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,349 miles

near side front tyre bald on inner and outer egde

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

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 LCF 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 81.8%.

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 LCF, 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 LCF registered?

GL08 LCF is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is GL08 LCF safe to buy?

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