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SJ61 OYT

2011 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,029 mi
Last recorded101,029 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 OYT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 101,029 miles

lower radiator panel corroded/holed

underbody coverd in underseal not allowing full inspection at time of test!!

Fail 3 Jun 2026 101,012 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside+offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

lower radiator panel corroded/holed

Pass 13 Dec 2024 93,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flex hose, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flex at axle, greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

lower radiator panel corroded/holed

Fail 26 Nov 2024 92,717 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flex hose to offside rear wheel greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flex at axle, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flex at axle, greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Radiator support panel corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 84,075 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes from flex hoses to wheels (1.1.11 (c))

lower radiator support panel corroded/holed

Fail 15 Dec 2023 84,075 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes from flex hoses to wheels (1.1.11 (c))

lower radiator support panel corroded/holed

Pass 23 Dec 2022 76,769 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexis x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to offside rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 76,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexis x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to offside rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,593 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 68,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 62,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 62,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 56,346 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 56,346 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 48,567 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 48,567 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 40,824 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 40,824 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 32,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Dec 2015 24,059 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 11,183 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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SJ61 OYT is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ61 OYT, 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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SJ61 OYT is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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