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C101 PAB

1985 Renault R11

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,589 mi
Last recorded84,589 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Renault R1171,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC101 PAB
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 84,589 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 84,589 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 83,619 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to under body around fuel tank fixing offside rear

Fail 7 Feb 2025 83,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to under body around fuel tank fixing offside rear

Fail 15 Jan 2025 83,554 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 82,347 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 82,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 77,680 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 68,572 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 68,572 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 67,457 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,308 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,396 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,901 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 64,830 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,794 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,770 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 64,663 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 64,663 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 64,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,512 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,397 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,954 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 63,953 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,567 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 63,203 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 62,652 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 61,998 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 61,210 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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C101 PAB is a 1985 Renault R11 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C101 PAB, 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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C101 PAB is a 1985 Renault R11, first registered on 5 September 1985.

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