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NV08 GOU

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,245 mi
Last recorded103,245 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 GOU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 103,245 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 102,159 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2025 102,159 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 100,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 100,422 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 97,288 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 97,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 94,569 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 94,569 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 92,610 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 92,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 82,538 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 May 2020 82,532 miles

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

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

both front tyres 2mm tread

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2018 78,973 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,755 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 66,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 61,780 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2015 61,780 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2015 61,545 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,032 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 57,032 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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NV08 GOU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NV08 GOU, 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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NV08 GOU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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