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C403 ARU

1986 Renault R11

Gold Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

101,391 mi
Last recorded101,391 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1986 Renault R1174,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC403 ARU
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2009 101,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 99,346 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all chassis members showing signs of rusting

Fail 14 Oct 2008 99,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all chassis members showing signs of rusting

Pass 8 Oct 2007 97,257 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r chassis slightly corroded

o/s/r door does not latch fully but secure

Fail 8 Oct 2007 97,257 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r chassis slightly corroded

o/s/r door does not latch fully but secure

Pass 24 Oct 2006 95,101 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 95,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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C403 ARU is a 1986 Renault R11 in Gold with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1986 Renault R11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 74,334 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 C403 ARU, 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 40 years old, this Renault R11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C403 ARU registered?

C403 ARU is a 1986 Renault R11, first registered on 18 April 1986.

Is C403 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C403 ARU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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