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BJ61 LNF

2011 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

62,122 mi
Last recorded62,122 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 LNF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 62,122 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2026 62,122 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 57,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal wearing smooth

Fail 30 Jan 2025 57,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal wearing smooth

Pass 16 Feb 2024 53,806 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 53,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 51,519 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 51,518 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 47,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension strut mount slight movement

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

Offside Front Condensation in headlight

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 47,527 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension strut mount slight movement

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

Offside Front Condensation in headlight

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 43,091 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 43,091 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 39,181 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 39,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 33,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked/perished

Pass 31 Oct 2017 24,260 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 24,135 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 21,125 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 17,504 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 17,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 11,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

residue found on n/s front inner drive shaft seal but no visible sign of a leak

unable to fully inspect front and rear breaks due to wheel design

Pass 25 Oct 2014 11,661 miles

residue found on n/s front inner drive shaft seal but no visible sign of a leak

unable to fully inspect front and rear breaks due to wheel design

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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BJ61 LNF is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2011 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 48,708 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 BJ61 LNF, 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 15 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ61 LNF registered?

BJ61 LNF is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 October 2011.

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