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MW08 PHN

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,570 mi
Last recorded69,570 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 PHN
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 69,570 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 69,570 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 68,434 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 67,208 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 65,668 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,403 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 64,401 miles

Emissions not tested UNEVEN IDEL SPEED (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,569 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,689 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 56,904 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 56,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 53,426 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 53,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 51,338 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 51,319 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 48,473 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 44,171 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 39,408 miles

both front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,490 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 22,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,403 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 17,662 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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MW08 PHN is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MW08 PHN, 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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MW08 PHN is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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