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E497 ERB

1987 Renault R11

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,318 mi
Last recorded78,318 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Renault R1177,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE497 ERB
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 78,318 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 75,661 miles

fuel tank corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,471 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 73,461 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 69,555 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 65,779 miles

Front wipers deteriorated

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2007 62,182 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2006 58,489 miles

battery insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2006 58,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

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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E497 ERB is a 1987 Renault R11 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Renault R11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 77,496 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 E497 ERB, 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 39 years old, this Renault R11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E497 ERB registered?

E497 ERB is a 1987 Renault R11, first registered on 10 August 1987.

Is E497 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E497 ERB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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