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E546 JLM

1988 Renault R11

White Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,636 mi
Last recorded44,636 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault R1182,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE546 JLM
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 44,636 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 43,836 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 43,836 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 43,145 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 42,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 42,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 42,391 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 42,137 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017
Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,585 miles

Nearside Front indicator damage

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,328 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,951 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 40,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,553 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,921 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,357 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 39,348 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,742 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,310 miles

Engine slightly smoking blue.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,271 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 37,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 36,925 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 36,924 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,699 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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E546 JLM is a 1988 Renault R11 in White with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E546 JLM, 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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E546 JLM is a 1988 Renault R11, first registered on 17 March 1988.

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