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GY08 OCF

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,178 mi
Last recorded87,178 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 OCF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 87,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2019 87,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,341 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 81,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Bootlid doesnt latch closed

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,802 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 76,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,713 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,740 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 55,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Possible misfire at idle

Pass 4 Apr 2013 43,475 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and outer sidewall has signs of damage

o/s/f tyre shows signs of cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,479 miles

all four tyres showing signs of perishing [cracking/splitting]

Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,427 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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GY08 OCF is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange 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 GY08 OCF, 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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GY08 OCF is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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