Renault 11 Turbo (1985)
1985 Renault 11 Turbo
CarHunch is tracking 549 1985 Renault 11 Turbo vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1985 Renault 11 Turbo has a 0% first-time MOT pass rate—far below the UK average of 80%—which is a serious red flag for reliability and roadworthiness. The dataset shows zero dangerous defects recorded across 549 vehicles, but the complete absence of passes suggests these cars are either extremely difficult to keep legal or no longer actively maintained on UK roads.
The lack of mileage data and zero recorded failures or advisories indicate this cohort may consist largely of classic or unregistered vehicles rather than cars in regular use, making traditional reliability predictions unreliable. If you're considering one of these as a working car rather than a museum piece, budget heavily for mechanical work and expect a lengthy MOT process—or contact a specialist who understands 1980s Renault turbos before committing.
We have 549 1985 Renault 11 Turbo vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1985 Renault 11 Turbo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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