2011 Renault Wind 1.6L Petrol · RE61 JYN

The 2011 Renault Wind presents a stable and improving mechanical maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 19 November 2025 at 67,067 miles with zero defects recorded. This most recent test confirms the vehicle currently meets all required roadworthiness standards. While a failed test appears on the record for 13 December 2023 at 61,258 miles, the absence of recorded defects alongside a clean retest on the same day suggests an administrative or procedural issue rather than a mechanical failure. Subsequent tests in 2024 and 2025 returned entirely clear results, indicating any underlying issues were promptly rectified and the vehicle has remained structurally and mechanically sound. The recorded mileage indicates exceptionally low usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 4,471 miles annually over its fifteen-year lifespan. Between the December 2022 test at 58,868 miles and the December 2023 test at 61,258 miles, the car covered just 2,390 miles. Mileage accumulation then increased slightly, with 3,566 miles added between December 2023 and December 2024, followed by 2,243 miles over the subsequent eleven months leading to the November 2025 test. This pattern reflects light, consistent use rather than prolonged standing or high-mileage motorway runs, which typically benefits the drivetrain but requires scrutiny of perishable rubber components. Despite the clean MOT history, a physical inspection must focus on components vulnerable to age rather than mileage. The low annual mileage means a buyer should closely examine the condition of rubber suspension bushes and anti-roll bar links, which can perish and crack from sitting idle rather than from wear. Tyre age is a critical factor; check the sidewall date codes for dry rot or sidewall cracking, as the original or early replacement tyres will now be well beyond their safe service life regardless of remaining tread depth. Brake fluid moisture absorption and corroded brake caliper slides are common on vehicles driven infrequently, potentially leading to binding calipers or uneven brake disc wear not flagged during a static MOT inspection. Inspect the exhaust system for internal corrosion, as short trips prevent the system from reaching temperatures high enough to evaporate condensate. Finally, check the underbody and sills for structural rust, as the vehicle's age makes it susceptible to corrosion that could compromise structural integrity over time.