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MF08 GZB

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,991 mi
Last recorded35,991 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 GZB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 35,991 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axel corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2026 35,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2025 35,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 34,619 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 33,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 32,735 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 30,944 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 29,653 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 28,042 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 28,029 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 26,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 25,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON - legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

SLIGHT - bind on o/s/f brake - see advise on front brake pads

light cracks in sidewalls and tread of o/s and n/s rear tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,280 miles

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

Pass 14 Mar 2015 20,704 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 17,581 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 15,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 13,248 miles

SLIGHT - play in n/s track rod end - advise check regularly for further wear

Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,264 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 GZB is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver 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 MF08 GZB, 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 GZB is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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