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HW08 GDX

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,578 mi
Last recorded91,578 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 GDX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,578 miles

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted preventing inspection of wheel fitting on all wheels

Pass 16 Mar 2021 85,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to check rear seats and seatbelts

Fail 11 Mar 2021 85,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to check rear seats and seatbelts

Pass 13 Mar 2020 79,330 miles

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

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

Rear tyres splitting in tread, ply or cord not visible

Fail 13 Mar 2020 79,329 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear tyres splitting in tread, ply or cord not visible

Pass 7 Mar 2019 71,755 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 71,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 65,073 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 5 Apr 2018 65,073 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 15 Mar 2017 55,628 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 55,594 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,290 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 47,290 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,864 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 40,669 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,249 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 12,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,361 miles

Airbag lamp on

Fail 19 Mar 2012 22,361 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 17,217 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 17,217 miles

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

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 GDX 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 57.1%.

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 HW08 GDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW08 GDX registered?

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

Is HW08 GDX safe to buy?

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