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PJ08 HVN

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,402 mi
Last recorded128,402 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 HVN
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 128,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to rear, both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and air fresheners ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 128,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides of vehicle (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Water in headlight (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Cracked, allowing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to rear, both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and air fresheners ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 112,218 miles

front subframe has surface corrosion

rear axle beam has surface corrosion

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 112,217 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe across axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached part bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners & phone bracket removed from screen ()

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

front subframe has surface corrosion

rear axle beam has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2019 103,728 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,461 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 89,452 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 78,286 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 78,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,480 miles

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 68,480 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,482 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,314 miles

Note ; damage n/s/f wing

Suspension ; o/s/f anti-roll bar link bush deteriorated

Tyres ; o/s/r wall perished , recommend replace

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 27 Jun 2014 51,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Note ; damage n/s/f wing

Note ; items hanging from interior mirror should be removed , may obscure drivers view

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Suspension ; o/s/f anti-roll bar link bush deteriorated

Tyres ; o/s/r wall perished , recommend replace

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,143 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Tyres ; o/s/r wall perished , recommend replace

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 12 Jun 2013 38,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension ; n/s/f anti=roll bar link bolt may have deteriorated ?

Tyres ; o/s/r wall perished , recommend replace

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 16 Jun 2012 27,440 miles

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

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 24 Jun 2011 16,498 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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PJ08 HVN is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PJ08 HVN, 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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PJ08 HVN is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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