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GJ61 XTE

2011 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,942 mi
Last recorded137,942 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 137,942 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 137,942 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 129,375 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,097 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top strut mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top strut mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 117,752 miles

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

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides at front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 117,752 miles

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

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides at front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 106,125 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides at front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 106,125 miles

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

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

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

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides at front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 89,305 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 89,305 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,580 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 37,068 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 24,640 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 XTE is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?

GJ61 XTE is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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