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GU08 LWS

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,169 mi
Last recorded89,169 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2019 89,169 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear fog lamp. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak from the inner gaitor. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear The wheel is slghtly buckled.

Fail 9 Aug 2019 89,169 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear fog lamp. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak from the inner gaitor. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear The wheel is slghtly buckled.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,213 miles

Central brake light not working

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 86,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Central brake light not working

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,579 miles

Central brake light not working

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 82,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Central brake light not working

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,345 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 62,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 62,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,886 miles

both rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,814 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 31,241 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,346 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 LWS is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LWS, 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 GU08 LWS registered?

GU08 LWS is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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