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GV08 TYB

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,760 mi
Last recorded84,760 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 TYB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,760 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 71,416 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 71,414 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 65,778 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 65,769 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,201 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 59,201 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,615 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 48,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 39,474 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 24,281 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 TYB is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

GV08 TYB is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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