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GX08 DYS

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,748 mi
Last recorded56,748 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 DYS
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 56,748 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 55,694 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 54,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 53,529 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 52,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 51,171 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 50,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slam panel. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 47,945 miles

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slam panel. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 44,814 miles

suspected centre stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Jun 2017 40,038 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 40,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 37,758 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 1,114 miles

Suspected centre stop lamp not working

Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,663 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,240 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 32,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 31,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,800 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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GX08 DYS is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX08 DYS, 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 GX08 DYS registered?

GX08 DYS is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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