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HG08 CFY

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,588 mi
Last recorded46,588 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 CFY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 46,588 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 46,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 45,284 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2024 44,212 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 42,968 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 42,968 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 41,684 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 40,261 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 38,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 36,590 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished 165/65/r14

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2018 33,644 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 30,830 miles

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

Nearside Inner driveshaft boot damp

Pass 3 Feb 2016 26,967 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 24,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,002 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 18,649 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,906 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 13,181 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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HG08 CFY is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HG08 CFY, 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 HG08 CFY registered?

HG08 CFY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is HG08 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 CFY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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