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GY08 XUR

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,642 mi
Last recorded32,642 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 32,642 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 29,383 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 24,969 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 23,001 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 21,061 miles

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 17,714 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 12,646 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 8,839 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 8,488 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 8,483 miles

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 8,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer tyre has a fair amount cracking on the corner of the tread to sidewall

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cracking at tread to sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre cracking at tread to sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2015 7,524 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 6,370 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 5,268 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 4,183 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 2,904 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 XUR is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XUR, 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 GY08 XUR registered?

GY08 XUR is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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