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GV08 EJZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,318 mi
Last recorded95,318 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 EJZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 95,318 miles

Front bumper support corroded

Gearbox end cover corroded

N/S and O/S Front shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2025 95,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front bumper support corroded

Gearbox end cover corroded

N/S and O/S Front shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 94,673 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 90,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 90,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 88,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 86,494 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 86,494 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 80,385 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 79,194 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 75,314 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 70,492 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 70,492 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working prs (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,152 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,996 miles

rear tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 50,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,955 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,925 miles

brakes not visible through wheels

n/s/r tyre perished

noise from inside o/s/r brake drum area?

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,885 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,281 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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GV08 EJZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV08 EJZ, 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 GV08 EJZ registered?

GV08 EJZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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