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RE61 VCJ

2011 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,880 mi
Last recorded49,880 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 VCJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 49,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 48,645 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 48,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 48,214 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 44,356 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 39,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 39,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 38,001 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 35,068 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,142 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 32,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 27,147 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 27,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 18,069 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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RE61 VCJ is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Black 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 RE61 VCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE61 VCJ registered?

RE61 VCJ is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 November 2011.

Is RE61 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 VCJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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