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HN08 HFS

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,763 mi
Last recorded106,763 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 HFS
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 106,763 miles

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

parking brake lever insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2023 104,527 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 104,527 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 102,102 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 88,818 miles

Cat broken up

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake has low efficiency. 16%

Fail 21 Jun 2019 88,818 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Cat broken up

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has low efficiency. 16%

Pass 5 Jan 2018 81,696 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm and worn on inner edges

Spare tyre defective ()

Sump corroded and has slight oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,716 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 64,495 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Mar 2016 64,041 miles

Fuel pipe leaking underbody (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,181 miles

centre stop light not working

gear box oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 48,535 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,070 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,419 miles

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

nearside inner driveshaft slight leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,919 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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HN08 HFS is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue 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 HN08 HFS, 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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HN08 HFS is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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