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HV08 TLN

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,938 mi
Last recorded85,938 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 85,938 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 85,938 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 82,668 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 82,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 78,978 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 78,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 75,709 miles

Evidence of accident to front of the vehicle ,repairs carried out .

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,987 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 72,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,746 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nsr tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2016 52,590 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,851 miles

offside rear tyre slight distortion/uneven wear on tread

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,251 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,738 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,529 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,195 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 TLN is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

HV08 TLN is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HV08 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 TLN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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