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GP08 BLJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,874 mi
Last recorded69,874 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 BLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2018 69,874 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked (cant turn wheel)

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,542 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,194 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,993 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 May 2013 48,988 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 May 2012 39,790 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 28 May 2012 39,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust blow centre exhaust

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,046 miles

no rear seat belts fitted

no rear seats fitted speaker system fitted in place of seats

Fail 21 May 2011 32,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

no rear seat belts fitted

no rear seats fitted speaker system fitted in place of seats

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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GP08 BLJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GP08 BLJ, 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 GP08 BLJ registered?

GP08 BLJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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