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GV08 PFJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,633 mi
Last recorded63,633 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 PFJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,633 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 63,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 55,862 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 53,562 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,390 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 47,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 47,842 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,384 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 45,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,296 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 PFJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

GV08 PFJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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