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E52 OEW

1988 Renault R11

Red Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,998 mi
Last recorded109,998 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Renault R1182,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE52 OEW
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2012 109,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2012 109,998 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 108,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 108,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 106,277 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 102,663 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 May 2009 102,663 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 101,098 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 101,098 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 99,150 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 99,150 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 May 2006 96,574 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 96,574 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s steering rack gaitor 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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E52 OEW is a 1988 Renault R11 in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 E52 OEW, 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 E52 OEW registered?

E52 OEW is a 1988 Renault R11, first registered on 12 April 1988.

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