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HG08 DYW

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,633 mi
Last recorded99,633 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 DYW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 99,633 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 99,609 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 90,917 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 90,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,134 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 71,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 71,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,793 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch has damage

Fail 27 Apr 2017 57,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f inner wheel arch has damage

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,864 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 56,864 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,206 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,021 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 51,021 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 47,517 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 47,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,856 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,035 miles

nearside iner drive shaft gaiter leaking gear box oil

rear tyres wearing thin 3mm

Fail 4 Apr 2011 24,035 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

nearside iner drive shaft gaiter leaking gear box oil

rear tyres wearing thin 3mm

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 DYW is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG08 DYW, 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 DYW registered?

HG08 DYW is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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