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E129 OSF

1988 Renault R11

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,472 mi
Last recorded71,472 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault R1182,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE129 OSF
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 71,472 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 71,434 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2015 65,926 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f inner sill holed

Fail 25 Jul 2013 65,709 miles

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

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

nsf front jacking point corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,709 miles

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

nsf front jacking point corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2012 65,149 miles

NSF INNER WING CORRODED FRONT JACKING POINTS WEAK

Pass 11 Aug 2011 64,806 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 64,806 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 63,963 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 63,567 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 63,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 63,159 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 62,379 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 61,350 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 6,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on edges

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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E129 OSF is a 1988 Renault R11 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 E129 OSF, 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 E129 OSF registered?

E129 OSF is a 1988 Renault R11, first registered on 20 June 1988.

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