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HV08 OOB

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,053 mi
Last recorded77,053 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 OOB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 77,053 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 77,052 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine idle erratic (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 74,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 74,044 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 70,053 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 70,053 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,491 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 56,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 56,941 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,029 miles

Front brake discs inner sides corroded and lipped

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking inner sides not reaching ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 46,029 miles

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

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

Front brake discs inner sides corroded and lipped

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking inner sides not reaching ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 36,672 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 36,672 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 25,243 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 25,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 25,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 16,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 13,246 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 10,601 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 9,740 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 4,383 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 OOB is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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