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HN08 MWA

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,020 mi
Last recorded96,020 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 MWA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 96,020 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 96,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 92,776 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 92,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 89,527 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 89,522 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle needs replacing (5.2.3 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 86,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 82,272 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 82,272 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 77,074 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 71,975 miles

Front Inner brake discs worn!

Front Inner brake pads low!

Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has a pin hole in it. Advise replacing soon

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

Offside Front Shock absorber badly corroded around spring pan.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 66,845 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has a pin hole in it. Advise replacing soon

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

Offside Front Shock absorber badly corroded around spring pan.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 55,455 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 55,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,554 miles

Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,245 miles

Offside Front Inner O/S Front inner steering arm has slight movement in ball joint

Fail 14 Apr 2016 33,245 miles

Offside Front Inner O/S Front inner steering arm has slight movement in ball joint

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 26,499 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 May 2014 16,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

front tyre treads cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2013 10,537 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 5,097 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 2,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2011 2,843 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 MWA is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HN08 MWA, 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 MWA is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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