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B197 PHC

1985 Renault R11

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,343 mi
Last recorded143,343 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Renault R1171,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB197 PHC
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 143,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 143,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 142,598 miles

Offside Front Outer floor corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 18 Oct 2012 141,800 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 141,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 140,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 140,237 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 138,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 135,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s and n/s front floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 14 Jul 2008 133,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

damage to nearside body no sharp edges at time of test

front plate damaged but readable at time of test

offside outer handbrake cable cover fraying

Pass 2 Jul 2007 131,632 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 128,570 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 126,597 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2005 126,517 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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B197 PHC is a 1985 Renault R11 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Renault R11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 71,914 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 B197 PHC, 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 41 years old, this Renault R11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B197 PHC is a 1985 Renault R11, first registered on 18 June 1985.

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