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NL61 DHC

2011 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,563 mi
Last recorded107,563 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 DHC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 107,563 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 107,562 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 90,534 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion in clip along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering arm has /steering rack has slight play at fixings

advise tracking check

brake pedal rubber and clutch rubber warn through

engine oil below minimum

Fail 30 Jan 2025 90,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator flashes brake when indicator is working (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light lights up rear indicator when pressed (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light lights up on dash when brake pedal is pressed (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion in clip along floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front steering arm has /steering rack has slight play at fixings

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise tracking check

brake pedal rubber and clutch rubber warn through

engine oil below minimum

Pass 8 Feb 2024 82,341 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion in various places advise clean paint and wax oil to pro long (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion advise clean paint and wax oil to pro long (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass missing ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded in various places advise clean paint and wax oil to pro long (1.1.11 (c))

damage to nearside rear bumper cracked

Fail 8 Feb 2024 82,341 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion in various places advise clean paint and wax oil to pro long (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion advise clean paint and wax oil to pro long (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass missing ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded in various places advise clean paint and wax oil to pro long (1.1.11 (c))

damage to nearside rear bumper cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2023 74,718 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also shows signs of cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also shows signs of cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil low and degraded

offside rear wheel trim loose

slight movement in upper attachment of offside front strut

Fail 1 Feb 2023 74,718 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also shows signs of cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also shows signs of cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil low and degraded

offside rear wheel trim loose

slight movement in upper attachment of offside front strut

Pass 28 Jan 2022 69,549 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight slightly condensed (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 65,144 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 60,684 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 60,684 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 54,598 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 48,888 miles

front brake disc inner faces wearing thin , unable to check inner pads fully

Pass 10 Feb 2017 41,673 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 40,488 miles

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

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 20 Aug 2015 38,494 miles

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 23 Aug 2014 35,914 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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NL61 DHC is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL61 DHC, 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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NL61 DHC is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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