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HV08 OJP

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,027 mi
Last recorded84,027 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 OJP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 84,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 77,177 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 77,177 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 70,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 63,396 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 63,394 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 61,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2023 61,318 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 59,286 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,501 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in track rod

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 52,941 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 52,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 46,275 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 46,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,900 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 42,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,460 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,645 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,596 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,075 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 20,372 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 12,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 12,912 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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HV08 OJP is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 HV08 OJP, 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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HV08 OJP is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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