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GV08 WTW

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,740 mi
Last recorded107,740 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 107,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 107,739 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 99,066 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 99,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 91,956 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 86,800 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front Head Lamps Have Water Ingress Inside The Lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav Holder ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Dec 2020 71,119 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav Holder ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Dec 2019 56,055 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 54,025 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 54,025 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 51,714 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 May 2018 51,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2017 43,966 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wear inner edge

Rear x2 tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2016 39,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 36,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers starting to lightly smear across windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,755 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 24,884 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 20,471 miles

Oil leak

misting of fluid power steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,728 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 WTW 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 WTW, 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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GV08 WTW is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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