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HT57 HYX

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,726 mi
Last recorded97,726 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 HYX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2021 97,726 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both off side and near side rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 88,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 80,211 miles

Service brake excessively binding both nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 72,499 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 68,376 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 68,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 65,989 miles

Nearside Front Outer edge wear

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2017 65,981 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer edge wear

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 63,761 miles

Front brake discs corroded/worn?

Fail 18 Jan 2016 63,761 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs corroded/worn?

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,934 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 60,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,784 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,503 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,422 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 32,473 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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HT57 HYX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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