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WR08 HDJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,310 mi
Last recorded29,310 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 29,310 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 24,301 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 24,298 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Jun 2016

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,503 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 42,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,112 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,213 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 26,213 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,470 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 20,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake disc's worn

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 HDJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WR08 HDJ, 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 HDJ registered?

WR08 HDJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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