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SG08 GZZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,359 mi
Last recorded107,359 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 GZZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2021 107,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 101,973 miles

Front Lower sub frame corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2020 101,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged from flexi going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe going from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower sub frame corroded

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 97,443 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 88,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 88,691 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 79,691 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 79,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 70,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 70,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,688 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 58,153 miles

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

front discs

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,634 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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SG08 GZZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SG08 GZZ, 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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SG08 GZZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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