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B209 DEV

1985 Renault R11

Gold Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

114,541 mi
Last recorded114,541 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1985 Renault R1171,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB209 DEV
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2011 114,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all metal brake pipes corroded

body corrosion

drivers seat damaged

front brake discs corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2010 111,708 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 111,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside 1 washer jet only working

unable to check washers

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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B209 DEV is a 1985 Renault R11 in Gold with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 B209 DEV, 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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What year was B209 DEV registered?

B209 DEV is a 1985 Renault R11, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B209 DEV safe to buy?

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