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E698 HRW

1987 Renault R11

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

183,380 mi
Last recorded183,380 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Renault R1177,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE698 HRW
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 183,380 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 182,167 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 182,167 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached bush detatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 181,978 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 181,978 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 181,372 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 181,371 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2021 181,033 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 180,202 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 176,582 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 174,224 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 172,385 miles

Generic corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2015 171,275 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 17,022 miles

Vehicle has slight corrosion to underside!

Vehicle has slight oil leak!

Pass 3 Dec 2013 169,035 miles

Corrosion to underside!

Front seat belts deteriorated!

Pass 24 Dec 2012 167,899 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear number plate damaged.

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 166,647 miles

suspension system ,chassis,seals,area slghtly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 164,153 miles

both steering gators split

o/s front track rod end has some free play

Pass 17 Dec 2009 161,043 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 161,043 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 156,422 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 156,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,222 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 52,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 145,920 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 145,920 miles

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

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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E698 HRW is a 1987 Renault R11 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E698 HRW, 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.

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E698 HRW is a 1987 Renault R11, first registered on 29 September 1987.

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