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F656 DRM

1988 Renault R11

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,828 mi
Last recorded202,828 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault R1182,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF656 DRM
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 202,828 miles

Oil leak

corrosion at nearside front sill, not in designated area.

corrosion at offside floor not in designated area.

front number plate cracked, but secure & readable.

wear in nearside wiper linkage.

Fail 29 May 2009 202,771 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Oil leak

corrosion at nearside front sill, not in designated area.

corrosion at offside floor not in designated area.

front number plate cracked, but secure & readable.

wear in nearside wiper linkage.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 196,510 miles

Oil leak

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

both front ball joint dust gaiters split

both front inner wings slightly corroded all doors rusty o/s body and doors accident damaged no jagged edges

slight noise o/s/f wheel could be bearing or shaft passable

stone chip in windscreen not swept area

Pass 8 Jun 2007 188,653 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper linkage worn

n/s/f wheel arch and front inner wing holed and corroded not in delegated area

o/s ball joint dust gaiter split

rear shock absorbers shroud tops corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2007 188,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s wiper linkage worn

n/s/f wheel arch and front inner wing holed and corroded but not in delegated area

o/s ball joint dust gaiter split

rear shock absorber shroud tops corroded

Pass 25 May 2006 179,421 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 179,421 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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F656 DRM is a 1988 Renault R11 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F656 DRM, 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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F656 DRM is a 1988 Renault R11, first registered on 9 August 1988.

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