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HK08 FAM

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,804 mi
Last recorded114,804 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 FAM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2024 114,804 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 113,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded and pitted b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit b/s/o/v (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 112,117 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 110,480 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 109,521 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 107,979 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 107,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 106,218 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 104,751 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 102,720 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15/82v , heavily perished , out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Jul 2016 102,704 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both blue (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15/82v , heavily perished , out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2015 99,257 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 90,737 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres tread lifting and perishing

Fail 25 Jun 2014 90,737 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres tread lifting and perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

Fail 25 Jun 2013 71,524 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge some parts down to legal limit

Fail 28 Jun 2012 52,617 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge some parts down to legal limit

Pass 25 Jun 2011 33,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HK08 FAM 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 68.4%.

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 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 HK08 FAM, 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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HK08 FAM is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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