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A809 RGF

1983 Renault R11

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,938 mi
Last recorded61,938 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1983 Renault R1191,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA809 RGF
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,938 miles

near side front tyre close to limit.

near side rear tyre close to limit.

off side front tyre close to limit,

Fail 3 Sep 2013 61,925 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,046 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,295 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2011 51,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,032 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 50,032 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

cut on inner edge of osr tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,754 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,366 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 46,100 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,100 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 45,149 miles

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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A809 RGF is a 1983 Renault R11 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A809 RGF, 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 A809 RGF registered?

A809 RGF is a 1983 Renault R11, first registered on 23 September 1983.

Is A809 RGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A809 RGF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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