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HV08 PVU

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,446 mi
Last recorded73,446 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 PVU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 73,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 71,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 68,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In very poor condition - advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 68,479 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In very poor condition - advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 59,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 49,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S INNER FACES HEAVILY SCORED AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front NOISE FROM DRIVE SHAFT NO PLAY DETECTED

Fail 31 Mar 2022 49,299 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil level at time of test below minimum.

Pass 31 Mar 2021 33,144 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 32,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,510 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 19,458 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 19,424 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,345 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2016 19,200 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,105 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 17,334 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 15,841 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,839 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 15,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PVU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 PVU, 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 HV08 PVU registered?

HV08 PVU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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