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HT08 MPV

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,287 mi
Last recorded102,287 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 MPV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 102,287 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 109,288 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 109,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 98,962 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside front, and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Jul 2018 91,330 miles

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 91,328 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle beam, crossing from near side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,116 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 82,115 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 73,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,849 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 27 Jul 2015 63,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,627 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 50,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,812 miles

crack in window screen behind sun shield

Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,168 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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HT08 MPV 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 68.8%.

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 HT08 MPV, 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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HT08 MPV is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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