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D197 PDV

1986 Renault R11

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,695 mi
Last recorded96,695 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1986 Renault R1174,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD197 PDV
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,695 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 96,695 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

All brake pipes are rusty

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R chassis leg is very rusty

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,175 miles

All brake pipes are rusty

Large crack in N/S of screen

Movement in N/S/F wheel bearing

Movement in steering rack

O/S/F chassis leg is rusty

O/S/R chassis leg is very rust

O/S/R tyre is perished

Fail 15 Apr 2011 89,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

All brake pipes are rusty

Large crack in N/S of screen

Movement in N/S/F wheel bearing

Movement in steering rack

O/S/F chassis leg is rusty

O/S/R chassis leg is very rust

O/S/R tyre is perished

Pass 11 Dec 2009 84,545 miles

both front flexible hoses slightly perished

corrosion offside front door piller

Fail 11 Dec 2009 84,545 miles

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

both front flexible hoses slightly perished

corrosion offside front door piller

Pass 24 Nov 2008 82,324 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear seat belts twisted

both sides front washer jets one jet blocked on each one

offside rear chassis rusty by fuel tank

rear nearside brake pipe ferrule starting to rust

Fail 24 Nov 2008 82,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear seat belts twisted

both sides front washer jets one jet blocked on each one

offside rear chassis rusty by fuel tank

rear nearside brake pipe ferrule starting to rust

Pass 16 Nov 2007 80,940 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 80,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 79,986 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 79,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 78,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 78,688 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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D197 PDV is a 1986 Renault R11 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D197 PDV, 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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D197 PDV is a 1986 Renault R11, first registered on 19 November 1986.

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