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SK08 GRX

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,880 mi
Last recorded103,880 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 GRX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 103,880 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 95,090 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 92,162 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,260 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 89,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,794 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,794 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,298 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

steel brake pipes rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2015 75,298 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 70,250 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,231 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,841 miles

airbag light on

Fail 29 Aug 2012 58,839 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

airbag light on

front brakes imbalanced 24%

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,433 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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SK08 GRX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SK08 GRX, 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 SK08 GRX registered?

SK08 GRX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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