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SA61 JLU

2011 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,343 mi
Last recorded95,343 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 JLU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 95,343 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 89,169 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 89,169 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 83,362 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer tread. 175/65/r14-82t

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/r14-82t (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 22 Jun 2022 83,362 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer tread. 175/65/r14-82t

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/r14-82t (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 23 Jun 2021 78,793 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 78,792 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 77,341 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water inside light unit (4.1.4 (b))

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

both front top suspension mountings corroding

offside handbrake efficiency slightly low

slight rear service brake imbalance

Fail 24 Aug 2020 77,340 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water inside light unit (4.1.4 (b))

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

both front top suspension mountings corroding

offside handbrake efficiency slightly low

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,092 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 73,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to headlight bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 67,760 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 67,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,243 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 56,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,408 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,420 miles

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

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

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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SA61 JLU is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SA61 JLU, 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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SA61 JLU is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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