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VE08 HTJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,919 mi
Last recorded51,919 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 HTJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 51,919 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 49,458 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 47,090 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 42,712 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 42,712 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 39,469 miles

condensation in offside headlight

Pass 10 Jun 2020 35,964 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 29,875 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 27,607 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 25,971 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 23,304 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 21,447 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2014 18,790 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 16,042 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 12,905 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 9,492 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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VE08 HTJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VE08 HTJ, 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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What year was VE08 HTJ registered?

VE08 HTJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is VE08 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 HTJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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