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GU08 TGZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,771 mi
Last recorded77,771 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 TGZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,771 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 70,214 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 62,060 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 62,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,934 miles

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

both front tyres perished in tread area

Fail 27 May 2014 50,674 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres perished in tread area

Pass 18 May 2013 40,183 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 38,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 31 May 2012 38,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 May 2011 35,513 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 TGZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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