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GU08 LXY

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,771 mi
Last recorded51,771 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 LXY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,771 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 51,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,735 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,415 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 26,935 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 26,932 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 15,777 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 15,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,337 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)

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 LXY 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 66.7%.

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 LXY, 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 LXY registered?

GU08 LXY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GU08 LXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 LXY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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