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GL08 PSU

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,595 mi
Last recorded67,595 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 PSU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 67,595 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 67,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 64,327 miles

Both offside tyres low on tread

Fail 19 Sep 2020 64,327 miles

Both offside tyres low on tread

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 61,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 61,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and offside rear tyres (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 58,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and offside rear tyres (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light lens damaged, but not omitting any white light

Fail 1 Sep 2017 54,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush pin broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush pin broken (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light lens damaged, but not omitting any white light

Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,787 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 39,006 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 38,884 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,665 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 29,665 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 26,152 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 11,099 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyre starting to crack

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2011 16,995 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 PSU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PSU, 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 PSU registered?

GL08 PSU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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