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HD08 HLJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

143,567 mi
Last recorded143,567 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 HLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 143,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 140,111 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 137,582 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 134,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 125,884 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 116,317 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 107,566 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 107,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 95,480 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 83,170 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 69,783 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 56,544 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 46,833 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 37,255 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 26,596 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 17,403 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 14,782 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HD08 HLJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HD08 HLJ, 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 HD08 HLJ registered?

HD08 HLJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is HD08 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD08 HLJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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