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F897 PRE

1988 Renault R11

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,229 mi
Last recorded107,229 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Renault R1182,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF897 PRE
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 107,229 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 107,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 103,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear chassis corroded by fuel tank

Pass 27 Feb 2009 99,083 miles

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

rear chassis corroded by fuel tank

Pass 2 Mar 2008 95,293 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2007 91,221 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2006 86,433 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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F897 PRE is a 1988 Renault R11 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F897 PRE, 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 F897 PRE registered?

F897 PRE is a 1988 Renault R11, first registered on 6 September 1988.

Is F897 PRE safe to buy?

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