Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1987 Renault 11 GTD?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1987 Renault 11 GTD?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1987 Renault 11 GTD?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1987 Renault 11 GTD?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault 11 GTD (1987)

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1987 Renault 11 GTD

CarHunch has 250 1987 Renault 11 GTD vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1987 Renault 11 GTD doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Renault vehicles below.

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Got a specific Renault 11 GTD you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

The 1987 Renault 11 GTD is simply too old to have any meaningful MOT statistics in the DVLA light-vehicle database — vehicles from this era that are still on the road have largely dropped out of regular testing records, so we cannot draw any reliability conclusions from MOT data. What we do know is that this was a modest front-wheel-drive hatchback from Renault's mid-1980s range, powered by a diesel engine in the 247 examples here, and any surviving examples today are either cherished classics or working vehicles kept on specialist registers.

If you're considering one, expect it to require specialist knowledge to maintain and source parts; these cars are now 37 years old, and finding a knowledgeable mechanic or restorer matters far more than MOT pass rates. Have a full pre-purchase inspection by someone familiar with French cars of this vintage, and budget for restoration work or sympathetic mechanical care rather than hoping for trouble-free motoring.

MOT statistics not available

We have 250 1987 Renault 11 GTD vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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Before you buy a 1987 Renault 11 GTD

Based on MOT data from 250 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,504 Renault 11 GTD vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 45.2%

680

Silver 18.2%

274

Blue 16.1%

242

Beige 9.4%

142

White 6.1%

Gold 2.1%

Grey 1.3%

Black 0.6%

Maroon 0.6%

Green 0.4%

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