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GP08 VZJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,827 mi
Last recorded114,827 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 VZJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 114,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body damage nearside and offside

slight play in nearside top mount

Fail 4 Jul 2019 114,827 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 105,210 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,002 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 87,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,781 miles

Body work damaged near side rear

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 67,781 miles

Body work damaged near side rear

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,745 miles

oil leaking onto nearside inner CV boot

Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,868 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 10 Apr 2014 51,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 18 Apr 2013 45,105 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,743 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,697 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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 VZJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

GP08 VZJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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