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NV08 GYP

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,593 mi
Last recorded111,593 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 111,593 miles

brake fluid dirty

buckle to near side road wheels

condensation in off side head lamp

exhaust flexi section in poor condition

front subframe corroded

heat shield in poor condition

off side front shock absorber corroded

surface corrosion to rear brake lines

surface corrosion to suspension component's

wear in near side track rod end

Fail 5 Jul 2024 111,552 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake fluid dirty

buckle to near side road wheels

condensation in off side head lamp

exhaust flexi section in poor condition

front subframe corroded

heat shield in poor condition

off side front shock absorber corroded

surface corrosion to rear brake lines

surface corrosion to suspension component's

wear in near side track rod end

Pass 19 Jul 2023 108,208 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 108,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 101,799 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 98,050 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 98,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 94,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 92,090 miles

both front tyres are worn

Fail 23 May 2018 92,090 miles

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

both front tyres are worn

front brake pads look low

Pass 19 May 2017 89,533 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 82,628 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 82,628 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 75,588 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,299 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 67,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 59,638 miles

abnormal wear pattern on nearside rear tyre Inner edge

Pass 15 May 2012 51,999 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 39,450 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 39,450 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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 GYP 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 66.7%.

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 GYP, 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 NV08 GYP registered?

NV08 GYP is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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