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WN08 GKJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,602 mi
Last recorded137,602 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 GKJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 137,602 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 137,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 132,930 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 132,930 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 127,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 122,774 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 118,166 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 111,313 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 111,313 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 111,312 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 104,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 99,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,145 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 88,145 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,267 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip starting to wear through.

Front brake pads getting low.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 82,267 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip starting to wear through.

Front brake pads getting low.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,473 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 73,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WN08 GKJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GKJ, 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 GKJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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