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HG08 FDP

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,876 mi
Last recorded74,876 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 74,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 70,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 67,586 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 67,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 66,291 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 66,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 62,757 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 62,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 60,196 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 55,453 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 55,453 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective air bag light on (5.4.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 53,066 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 53,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 15,318 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 47,789 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,789 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 41,994 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 37,282 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 33,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 33,024 miles

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

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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HG08 FDP is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FDP, 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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HG08 FDP is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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