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HT57 HWX

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

106,486 mi
Last recorded106,486 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 HWX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 106,486 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 106,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,945 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 99,943 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,109 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 95,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n/s/f tyre is smaller (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 89,021 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 89,021 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 78,831 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 78,831 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,967 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 67,967 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Aug 2011 53,890 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,994 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 35,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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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HT57 HWX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 HT57 HWX, 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 HT57 HWX registered?

HT57 HWX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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