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HK08 XWL

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,619 mi
Last recorded82,619 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 XWL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,619 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp lens missing

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

Underbody/suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 82,617 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens also missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underbody/suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,045 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,596 miles

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

corrosion rear brake pipes

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2019 66,146 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 60,827 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear beam as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,472 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/r tyre tead cracked and starting to split at inner sidewall no cords visible

Pass 16 Nov 2016 47,686 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 42,489 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 42,489 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 35,280 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 35,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 28,385 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 27,431 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,465 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,256 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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HK08 XWL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HK08 XWL, 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 HK08 XWL registered?

HK08 XWL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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