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BBZ 1955

1988 Renault R11

Blue Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,707 mi
Last recorded88,707 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Renault R1182,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 1955
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 88,707 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 88,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 88,706 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Jun 2007 88,706 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre perished

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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BBZ 1955 is a 1988 Renault R11 in Blue with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Renault R11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 82,771 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 BBZ 1955, 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 38 years old, this Renault R11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBZ 1955 registered?

BBZ 1955 is a 1988 Renault R11, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is BBZ 1955 safe to buy?

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