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HY08 RXG

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,611 mi
Last recorded35,611 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 RXG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,611 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Sump corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 31,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Sump corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,203 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,858 miles

Offside front brake binding

Fail 15 Mar 2013 24,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding

Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,058 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 22,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,408 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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HY08 RXG is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HY08 RXG, 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 HY08 RXG registered?

HY08 RXG is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is HY08 RXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 RXG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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