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YR08 HTX

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,289 mi
Last recorded42,289 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 HTX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 42,289 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 42,289 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 32,081 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 32,081 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 27,433 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 20,585 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,319 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,825 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,839 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear both tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Apr 2015 15,901 miles

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

all four tyres have cracking in treads

Pass 16 Apr 2014 14,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,670 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 10,614 miles

slight oil leak from n/s inner drive shaft oil seal.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 7,986 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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YR08 HTX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR08 HTX, 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 YR08 HTX registered?

YR08 HTX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is YR08 HTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 HTX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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