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HG08 NHF

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

148,276 mi
Last recorded148,276 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 148,276 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 148,248 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 146,214 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 146,202 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top strut mount worn

Offside Front top strut mount worn

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 133,412 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 133,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated / faded / non reflective (0.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

n/s accident damage

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2020 127,961 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 127,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible across axle to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 120,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 120,745 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 113,629 miles

Front Oil leak engine area ()

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2018 113,629 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 4 May 2017 106,581 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 106,581 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 98,902 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 98,902 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,638 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 86,616 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,923 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,159 miles

nearside rear taillamp broken on lower edge

windscreen seal damaged & coming away from bonding

Fail 12 Mar 2013 60,159 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear taillamp broken on lower edge

windscreen seal damaged & coming away from bonding

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,338 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in there tread.

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2012 46,291 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Both rear tyres have cuts in there tread.

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,846 miles

front tyres wearing thin 2/3mm

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 NHF is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 NHF, 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 NHF is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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