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GU08 MMX

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,772 mi
Last recorded84,772 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 84,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 78,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 72,811 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 66,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 62,006 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 62,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord just visible on the inner shoulder area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2021 57,952 miles

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge of tread (stepped tread design)

offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2020 56,504 miles

Both front lower suspension arms have play in the bushes

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 56,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower suspension arms have play in the bushes

Nearside Front 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 18 Mar 2019 47,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 40,280 miles

Offside headlamp has condensation inside, beam image not affected.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 40,280 miles

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

Offside headlamp has condensation inside, beam image not affected.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,936 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 36,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,640 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,685 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 21,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,026 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 13,596 miles

bonnet release stiff to operate

front washers poor , offside tront low , nearside front only 1/2 working.

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 MMX 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 80%.

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 GU08 MMX, 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 MMX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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