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GU08 LVB

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,470 mi
Last recorded116,470 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 LVB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 116,470 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 116,463 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 111,985 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 111,985 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 108,549 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jul 2020 108,486 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,629 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine has a sight oil leak

exhaust has a sight blow middle section to front pipe

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing

nearside rear tyre is getting low on outer tread

offside outer still lower part is slightly dented at bottom

Fail 1 Jun 2019 105,594 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

coolant low is low in bottle

engine has a sight oil leak

exhaust has a sight blow middle section to front pipe

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing

nearside rear tyre is getting low on outer tread

offside outer still lower part is slightly dented at bottom

Pass 24 May 2018 102,787 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 102,787 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 99,776 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 1 Jun 2017 99,776 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,299 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 64,099 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,259 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 66,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,150 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,766 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,657 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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GU08 LVB is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU08 LVB, 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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GU08 LVB is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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