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HH51 JAM

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,150 mi
Last recorded75,150 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHH51 JAM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 75,150 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 75,129 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened next to wishbone mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2023 70,506 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipes, At Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre Punctured

Pass 2 May 2022 65,691 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 65,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 58,716 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 58,715 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shocks corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 54,164 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken 2x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring seat excessively corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shocks corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,168 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 52,168 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,378 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,895 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 42,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 39,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box split and leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose loose at track rod .locking nut not tight. (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,007 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 37,007 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,644 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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HH51 JAM is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 50,384 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 HH51 JAM, 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 17 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HH51 JAM is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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