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WR08 HBP

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,544 mi
Last recorded84,544 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 HBP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 84,544 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres on approx 3mm

Pass 10 Feb 2025 80,013 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 75,287 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 71,774 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,263 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 65,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,429 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,794 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 54,793 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,683 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,259 miles

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 4 Nov 2014 35,503 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 35,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 26,701 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/R Tyre badly cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 26,701 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracked

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

O/S/R Tyre badly cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2012 21,578 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 8 Nov 2011 17,726 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,820 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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WR08 HBP is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WR08 HBP, 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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WR08 HBP is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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