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HG08 VYC

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,272 mi
Last recorded43,272 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 43,272 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front offside / nearside upper mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracks in treads (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 42,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 41,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 41,168 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 40,132 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 38,729 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 35,605 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 33,844 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 32,632 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 30,253 miles

front tyres treads to side walls small splits (needs attention)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,870 miles

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

front tyres small splits in treads

Pass 29 Feb 2016 25,368 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,309 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 20,510 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,310 miles

both front wiper blade wear indicators on

rear wiper blade starting to split

Fail 4 Mar 2013 17,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wiper blade wear indicators on

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 12,217 miles

Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 11,979 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 VYC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

HG08 VYC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is HG08 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 VYC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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