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A253 TCR

1983 Renault R11

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,716 mi
Last recorded93,716 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Renault R1191,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA253 TCR
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 93,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 92,350 miles

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

home made towbar fitted but no tow ball

Fail 12 Mar 2010 92,350 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

home made towbar fitted but no tow ball

Pass 20 Mar 2009 91,381 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 91,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,865 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2007 86,903 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 86,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Renault R11?

Based on 5,237 MOT tests across 1,159 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
1,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 293
constant velocity joint gaiter split 262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 252
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
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A253 TCR is a 1983 Renault R11 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Renault R11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 91,750 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 R11 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 293 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A253 TCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R11 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Renault R11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A253 TCR registered?

A253 TCR is a 1983 Renault R11, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is A253 TCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A253 TCR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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