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NH08 USY

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,748 mi
Last recorded101,748 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 USY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 101,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer C V boot leaking grease

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 96,283 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 96,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 91,657 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 91,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 82,350 miles

various components undersealed

Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,703 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 75,703 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,451 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 70,451 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 May 2016 66,592 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

osf steering tie rod slight play

osr and nsr metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 66,589 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement broken (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement broken (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nsf tyre on wear indicators

oil leak

osf steering tie rod slight play

osr and nsr metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 51,995 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,935 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,847 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 36,847 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 30,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 30,922 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,218 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 25,218 miles

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

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

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

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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NH08 USY is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NH08 USY, 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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NH08 USY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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