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HY58 VBC

2008 Renault Twingo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,040 mi
Last recorded113,040 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 VBC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 113,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on edges and slight out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear disc corroded / rusty on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 109,657 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately heat applied (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 109,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 98,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre stepped

Fail 21 Aug 2018 98,574 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre stepped

Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,092 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 93,092 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 81,030 miles

front brake disces slightly lipped

Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,124 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 72,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,488 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,643 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,202 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,102 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 41,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VBC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HY58 VBC, 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 VBC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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