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D251 VHJ

1986 Renault R11

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,479 mi
Last recorded97,479 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1986 Renault R1174,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD251 VHJ
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 97,479 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2010 97,479 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Battery insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 96,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs very corroded on inner face,front metal brake pipes a bit corroded,front to rear metal brake pipes a bit corroded

o/s front brake flexy poor,slight movement to n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 11 Sep 2008 96,508 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs very corroded on inner face,front metal brake pipes a bit corroded,front to rear metal brake pipes a bit corroded

o/s front brake flexy poor,slight movement to n/s front wheel bearing

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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D251 VHJ is a 1986 Renault R11 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D251 VHJ, 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 D251 VHJ registered?

D251 VHJ is a 1986 Renault R11, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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