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WN08 GKC

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,683 mi
Last recorded71,683 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 GKC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2024 71,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 64,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 64,729 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 57,890 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 57,864 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 52,168 miles

damp in o/s headlight

noise from aux belt area

surface corrosion rear axle

Fail 13 Jan 2021 52,168 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

damp in o/s headlight

noise from aux belt area

surface corrosion rear axle

Pass 19 Jan 2020 48,420 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,929 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 43,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly flat and nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 38,679 miles

EML flashing

Fail 20 Jan 2018 38,669 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

TESTED WET WEATHER

Pass 19 Jan 2017 34,862 miles

Offside Front Headlight water ingress

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Washers

Fail 12 Jan 2017 34,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Washers

Offside Front Headlight water ingress

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 30,307 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,878 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 24,800 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 19,702 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)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,331 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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WN08 GKC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WN08 GKC, 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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WN08 GKC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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