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A290 LKK

1983 Renault R11

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,784 mi
Last recorded54,784 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Renault R1191,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA290 LKK
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2009 54,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

DRIVERS DOOR A FRAME CORRODED AROUND CHECK STRAP AREABUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,972 miles

FUEL TANK CORRODED

O/S/F CHASSIS CORRODED

O/S/F DOOR FRAME RUSTY AROUND CHECK STRAP MOUNTING (CHECK STRAP BROKEN)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 53,972 miles

FUEL TANK CORRODED

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

O/S/F CHASSIS CORRODED

O/S/F DOOR FRAME RUSTY AROUND CHECK STRAP MOUNTING (CHECK STRAP BROKEN)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,048 miles

Some corrosion noted on brake pipes, some chassis members and inner door sills.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,840 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 51,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISE TRACKING

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY PERISHED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE - ADVISE INSPECTION

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT BLOW AT REAR EXHAUST JOIN

Pass 2 Sep 2005 50,685 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2005 50,660 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A290 LKK is a 1983 Renault R11 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A290 LKK, 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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A290 LKK is a 1983 Renault R11, first registered on 7 October 1983.

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