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GY08 XUL

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,815 mi
Last recorded42,815 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 42,815 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 42,815 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 19 May 2025 38,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 32,587 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 30,949 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 30,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 30,055 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 30,055 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 28,989 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 28,301 miles

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,679 miles

Nearside Inner cv gaiter oil seal leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2018 24,732 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 22,669 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 20,273 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,824 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 17,115 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,215 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 13,016 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,687 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 XUL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GY08 XUL, 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 XUL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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