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HY58 LNX

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,568 mi
Last recorded80,568 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 LNX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 80,568 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 78,262 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 78,260 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 75,766 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 75,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 73,137 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 69,502 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills have covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 16 Nov 2018 64,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills have covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Nov 2017 58,687 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 52,144 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,745 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 28 Nov 2015 45,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer, clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in both inner front tie rods

Pass 22 Oct 2014 38,505 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 31,727 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,213 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 13,453 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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HY58 LNX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 HY58 LNX, 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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HY58 LNX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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