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FH08 HRC

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,540 mi
Last recorded120,540 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 HRC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 120,540 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 120,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 111,641 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 111,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front washers partially blocked

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 100,535 miles

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

chip in windscreen

o/s headlamp misted up

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 28 Sep 2019 100,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

o/s headlamp misted up

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,233 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

oil leak rear of engine oil over engine and sub frame not dripping time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,107 miles

Oil leak ()

spanner light on dash

Fail 25 Jul 2017 77,107 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

spanner light on dash

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,893 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 63,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,558 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 49,438 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,438 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,646 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,978 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 37,978 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,702 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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FH08 HRC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red 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 FH08 HRC, 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 FH08 HRC registered?

FH08 HRC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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