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GJ61 MVS

2011 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,016 mi
Last recorded59,016 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 MVS
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 59,016 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 56,477 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2025 56,477 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2024 54,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2024 54,111 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2023 50,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion front subframe and front suspension

oil warning light on dash

Fail 27 Mar 2023 50,331 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion front subframe and front suspension

oil warning light on dash

Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,077 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion front subframe and rear axle , front shocks

fuel addative tank holed

Fail 25 Mar 2022 48,073 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion front subframe and rear axle , front shocks

fuel addative tank holed

Pass 11 Jan 2021 47,091 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 47,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 38,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 28,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material alongaxle to n/s brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2017 26,474 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre low pressure

Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,376 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 20,376 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 16,964 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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GJ61 MVS is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ61 MVS, 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 GJ61 MVS registered?

GJ61 MVS is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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