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AB08 XHW

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,439 mi
Last recorded147,439 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XHW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 147,439 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 145,329 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 144,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 144,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 141,664 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside levelling device in headlamp not working

offside front and nearside front anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2022 141,664 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside levelling device in headlamp not working

offside front and nearside front anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2021 139,576 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked advise replace (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 139,563 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions test fail lambda too high (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked advise replace (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective wet or damp internally (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 136,027 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens moist internally (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 136,024 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated insecure with floor (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens moist internally (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 132,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 132,294 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 129,077 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 123,581 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 111,508 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 111,500 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 93,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,761 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 70,919 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,919 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 61,035 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,221 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 53,221 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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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AB08 XHW is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AB08 XHW, 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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AB08 XHW is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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