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GV08 SZO

2008 Renault Twingo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

49,668 mi
Last recorded49,668 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 SZO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 49,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 49,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake pedal depressed, all sidelights illuminate (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 48,432 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 46,190 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 46,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 43,713 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,538 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 41,538 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,359 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 39,348 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,260 miles

tailgate damage

Pass 31 Mar 2014 25,396 miles

nearside front tyre outter sidewall perished and cracks

nearside rear outter side wall perished and worn

offside front tyre outter side wall perished and cracks

offsiderear tyre outter side wall perished and cracks

Fail 31 Mar 2014 25,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front tyre outter sidewall perished and cracks

nearside rear outter side wall perished and worn

offside front tyre outter side wall perished and cracks

offsiderear tyre outter side wall perished and cracks

Pass 12 Apr 2013 19,273 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 19,273 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 12 May 2012 14,477 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 10,445 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 SZO is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV08 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

GV08 SZO is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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