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NJ61 TYY

2011 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,655 mi
Last recorded89,655 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 TYY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 89,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 81,708 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 81,706 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 72,876 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 72,870 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 62,741 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 62,736 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central and rear exhaust heat shields slightly insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 52,971 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension components getting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 52,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension components getting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 45,635 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front windscreen wipers are not great but acceptable

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 May 2019 45,615 miles

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front windscreen wipers are not great but acceptable

Headlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 43,015 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 43,011 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 37,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Slight damage to rear bumper

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 37,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Slight damage to rear bumper

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,340 miles

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

small cut n/s front tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2015 29,340 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

small cut n/s front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2014 16,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NJ61 TYY is a 2011 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NJ61 TYY, 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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NJ61 TYY is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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