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B757 RAD

1985 Renault R11

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

100,968 mi
Last recorded100,968 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Renault R1171,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB757 RAD
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 100,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Little or no movement front and rear suspension lowered

Little or no movement front and rear suspension lowered

Nearside Rear Soft

Wrong colour

Pass 8 Dec 2015 98,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to and from limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mounting bracket area (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 98,698 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid fluid leaking on to wheel / tyre (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to and from limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mounting bracket area (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,616 miles

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

Front discs in poor condition

No rear seat belts fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2014 93,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front discs in poor condition

No rear seat belts fitted

Pass 10 May 2013 88,999 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 88,905 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,332 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 76,125 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 61,337 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 61,330 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,223 miles

nearside rear body work damaged

rear axle mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

spare tyre worn

Fail 18 Mar 2010 48,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside rear body work damaged

rear axle mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

spare tyre worn

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,291 miles

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

both front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Fail 19 Mar 2009 35,287 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,644 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 30,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,034 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,173 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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B757 RAD is a 1985 Renault R11 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 B757 RAD, 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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B757 RAD is a 1985 Renault R11, first registered on 4 April 1985.

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