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WR08 HBN

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,416 mi
Last recorded93,416 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 HBN
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 93,416 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on sidewalls due to running flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 93,410 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark brake fluid reservoir not attached to anything (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on sidewalls due to running flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 90,840 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to exhaust system in general

Pass 19 Jan 2024 88,497 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 83,066 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 83,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 79,600 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,189 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 77,189 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 74,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 68,432 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 68,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,083 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 62,083 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 55,665 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 51,417 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 51,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,330 miles

Both front tyres 75% worn

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 40,318 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 40,318 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 35,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 27,718 miles

slight damage to offside door mirror

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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WR08 HBN 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 68.2%.

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 WR08 HBN, 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 WR08 HBN registered?

WR08 HBN is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is WR08 HBN safe to buy?

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