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HW08 GDA

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,771 mi
Last recorded79,771 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 GDA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 79,771 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 79,771 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 72,909 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill dented

Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,332 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 67,190 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 67,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 63,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 61,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on Lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 61,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on Lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,660 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,649 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 57,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,736 miles

nearside front headlight misted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,387 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,028 miles

front brake pads thin

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,814 miles

all tyres heavily perished

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre going bald on edges + close to limit

Fail 26 Jun 2013

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

all tyres heavily perished

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre going bald on edges + close to limit

Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,201 miles

all tyres slightly age cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,594 miles

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

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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HW08 GDA is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HW08 GDA, 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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HW08 GDA is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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