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E259 DPL

1987 Renault R11

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,074 mi
Last recorded43,074 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Renault R1177,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE259 DPL
MakeRenault
ModelR11
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 43,074 miles

advise notes same as note number 282415087418

Fail 4 Jul 2007 43,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

ignition switch requires attention

offside front chassis leg getting rusty

slight blow rear exhaust joint

slight perishing rear axle mounting bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2006 42,915 miles

Advise evidence of greese from around offside front outer transmission gaiter area

Advise front brake lines rustie

Advise front number plate cracked

Advise fuel cap seal cracking

Advise nearside front and offside front brake flexi hose perished

Advise nearside front outer transmission gaiter cracking

Advise nearside head lamp lense stone cracked

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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E259 DPL is a 1987 Renault R11 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E259 DPL, 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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What year was E259 DPL registered?

E259 DPL is a 1987 Renault R11, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E259 DPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E259 DPL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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