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TGU 711E

1988 Renault R11

Silver Petrol 1237cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,663 mi
Last recorded140,663 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Renault R1182,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 711E
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 140,663 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

drivers seat damaged

front no plate damaged

front spring seats corroded

n/s inner cv boot leaking

o/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2011 140,628 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

both front coil spring seats corroded

front no plate damaged

n/s inner cv boot leaking

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 136,498 miles

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

N/S inner cv boot leaking

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

O/S/R chassis corroded

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

brake pipes covered by underseal

front no plate damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2010 136,377 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

N/S inner cv boot leaking

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

O/S/R chassis corroded

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

brake pipes covered by underseal

front no plate damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2009 131,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

front no plste damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2009 131,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NS track rod end boot split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

front no plste damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2008 124,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NS TRE boot split

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

OSF shock abs damaged

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2008 124,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NS TRE boot split

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF shock abs damaged

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2007 114,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front shock abs shafts damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2007 114,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front shock abs shafts damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2006 103,865 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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TGU 711E is a 1988 Renault R11 in Silver with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TGU 711E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TGU 711E registered?

TGU 711E is a 1988 Renault R11, first registered on 12 February 1988.

Is TGU 711E safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGU 711E shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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