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GL57 XMT

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,542 mi
Last recorded34,542 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 XMT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 34,542 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 21,688 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 10,725 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 7,689 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 10,313 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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GL57 XMT is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL57 XMT, 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 GL57 XMT registered?

GL57 XMT is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is GL57 XMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 XMT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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