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F498 MDL

1988 Renault R11

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,946 mi
Last recorded185,946 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Renault R1182,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF498 MDL
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2014 185,946 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 21 May 2013 182,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NS outer sill - small rust hole

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF floor + inner sill - rust hole

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 May 2013 182,223 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

OSR chassis leg - rust hole

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NS outer sill - small rust hole

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF floor + inner sill - rust hole

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jun 2012 178,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front footwell holed, outside prescribed area.

Oil leak

Play in lower steering column bush.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 178,829 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front footwell holed, outside prescribed area.

Oil leak

Play in lower steering column bush.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 174,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear brake hub back plate has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2011 174,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear brake hub back plate has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2010 169,141 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 169,141 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 163,192 miles

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

offside rear chassis corroded outside prescribed area

wiper blade slit

Fail 23 Jun 2009 163,192 miles

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

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

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

offside rear chassis corroded outside prescribed area

wiper blade slit

Pass 26 Jun 2008 158,142 miles

wiper blades split.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 158,142 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

wiper blades split.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 152,036 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 152,036 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 145,537 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 139,766 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 139,766 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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F498 MDL is a 1988 Renault R11 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F498 MDL, 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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F498 MDL is a 1988 Renault R11, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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