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A500 GEC

1984 Renault R11

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,561 mi
Last recorded86,561 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1984 Renault R1174,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 GEC
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2011 86,561 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 86,153 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 81,331 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 81,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 76,430 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 76,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle presented for test with brake pipes covered in greese

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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A500 GEC is a 1984 Renault R11 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Renault R11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 74,552 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 A500 GEC, 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 42 years old, this Renault R11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A500 GEC registered?

A500 GEC is a 1984 Renault R11, first registered on 1 July 1984.

Is A500 GEC safe to buy?

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