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MF08 GDO

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,278 mi
Last recorded92,278 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 GDO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 92,278 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 90,439 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2020 90,439 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 90,431 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 90,430 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 85,968 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 85,857 miles

All 4 tyres have light cracking

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 85,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All 4 tyres have light cracking

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 77,457 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 77,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 67,103 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 53,170 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 53,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,301 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 36,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front and o/s/r tyres down to 4mm

n/s/r tyre down to 3mm

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,292 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 18,219 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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MF08 GDO is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MF08 GDO, 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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MF08 GDO is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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