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B785 NLN

1985 Renault R11

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

232,764 mi
Last recorded232,764 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
Typical for 1985 Renault R1171,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB785 NLN
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2006 232,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

corrosion to holed areas of front wings and rear wheel arch edges

Pass 4 Jan 2006 226,441 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 226,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

bumper insecure

front n/s inner wing excessive corrosion

non obligatory mirror damaged

rear o/s wheel arch excessive corrosion

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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B785 NLN is a 1985 Renault R11 in Red 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 B785 NLN, 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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B785 NLN is a 1985 Renault R11, first registered on 24 January 1985.

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