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GP08 VUN

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,323 mi
Last recorded88,323 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 88,323 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 82,523 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 79,925 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 78,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 76,288 miles

O/s door mirror glass slight damage

Pass 18 Jan 2019 74,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 74,387 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,713 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 71,713 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,366 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,500 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 64,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 59,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,196 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,228 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,793 miles

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

front brake discs worn

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 VUN is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GP08 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

GP08 VUN is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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