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NU08 HGN

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,869 mi
Last recorded79,869 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 HGN
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 79,869 miles

engine sump rusty but not leaking

front suspension struts rusty but not holed

rear axle rusty but not holed

Fail 20 May 2026 79,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine sump rusty but not leaking

front suspension struts rusty but not holed

rear axle rusty but not holed

Pass 28 May 2025 77,525 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 77,104 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

underside components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 72,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,921 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 58,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,902 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 46,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,767 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 61,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,256 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 31,256 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 26,086 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 26,085 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 24,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 20,966 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 20,698 miles

all brake pipes coated with wax

Pass 18 Feb 2015 19,964 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 17,820 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 14,527 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,546 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 19,546 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,310 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,925 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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NU08 HGN is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NU08 HGN, 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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NU08 HGN is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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