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VN61 EXC

2011 Renault Wind

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,200 mi
Last recorded65,200 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Wind42,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 EXC
MakeRenault
ModelWind
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 65,200 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 65,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 63,314 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 61,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 61,379 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 59,293 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 57,580 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 55,284 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 55,284 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 54,792 miles

Both Rear Shock absorbers has a light misting of oil

Pass 27 Nov 2018 50,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

both front tyres low inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2018 50,479 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

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

both front tyres low inner edge

wear and pitting rear discs

Pass 17 Nov 2017 45,919 miles

slight wear front discs

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

nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2016 39,586 miles

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

wipers deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2015 34,079 miles

both front tyres low on edges

both rear tyres cracking on tread area

nearside rear disc inner face scored

Fail 20 Nov 2015 34,078 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres low on edges

both rear tyres cracking on tread area

nearside rear disc inner face scored

Pass 18 Nov 2014 27,175 miles

slight cracking on offside rear tyre tread

How Reliable is the Renault Wind?

Based on 38,317 MOT tests across 2,373 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,781
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
2,373
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 842
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 710
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 578
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 447
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VN61 EXC is a 2011 Renault Wind in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Renault Wind models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 42,194 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 Wind fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN61 EXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Wind typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Renault Wind is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN61 EXC registered?

VN61 EXC is a 2011 Renault Wind, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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