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HG08 XYU

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,821 mi
Last recorded57,821 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 57,821 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 4 Jul 2015 57,821 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,652 miles

slight play in n/s/f strut top bearing

Fail 25 Jun 2014 48,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

slight play in n/s/f strut top bearing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,072 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 30 Jun 2012 35,191 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,705 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 XYU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

HG08 XYU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is HG08 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 XYU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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