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HN08 WGU

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,502 mi
Last recorded91,502 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 WGU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 91,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 88,896 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 85,734 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 83,699 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 82,042 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,198 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 62,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 49,711 miles

slight damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim

Pass 10 Jan 2018 42,931 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 41,332 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,166 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 32,919 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 32,919 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 27,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 24,559 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 24,559 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 21,414 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 21,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 17,188 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 WGU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WGU, 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 WGU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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