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HW08 HBK

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,092 mi
Last recorded38,092 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 38,092 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 35,521 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 32,173 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 4 Nov 2016 32,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2015 28,607 miles

child seat fitted,not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

n/s/f brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,174 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 21,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 17,325 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 17,296 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 13,152 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 11,580 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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HW08 HBK is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HBK, 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 HW08 HBK registered?

HW08 HBK is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is HW08 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 HBK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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