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YC61 HJG

2011 Renault Wind

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,054 mi
Last recorded55,054 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Wind42,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 HJG
MakeRenault
ModelWind
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 55,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule grease over ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule grease over ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

grease around offside front CV gaiter

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 30 Jan 2025 54,511 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 50,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 10 Jan 2023 48,494 miles

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

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

wipers only work on high speed[intermittent]

Pass 13 Jan 2022 45,746 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 3 Dec 2021 45,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake slight bind

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 16 Nov 2020 42,860 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 42,860 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 38,784 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 38,717 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 31,827 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 31,827 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 27,511 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 25,857 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 21,269 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 21,269 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

unable to test o/s/r wheel bearing

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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YC61 HJG is a 2011 Renault Wind in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC61 HJG, 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.

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YC61 HJG is a 2011 Renault Wind, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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