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Renault 11 Txe (1988)

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1988 Renault 11 Txe

CarHunch has 1,456 1988 Renault 11 Txe vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1988 Renault 11 Txe 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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UK

There is no MOT test data available for the 1988 Renault 11 TXE in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so we cannot compare its reliability against the UK average of 80% or assess defect rates from real test records. This 35-year-old French city car fell out of regular MOT testing many years ago, and any vehicles still on the road today would be rare survivors—likely cherished classics or barn finds rather than everyday runabouts.

What matters for a potential buyer is that any 1988 11 TXE still in use will need a full pre-purchase inspection by a specialist, since you cannot rely on recent MOT history to validate its condition. Rust, engine seals, and fuel system integrity are the historical weak points of this era of Renault; budget for a proper mechanical survey before committing to purchase.

MOT statistics not available

We have 1,456 1988 Renault 11 Txe 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 1988 Renault 11 Txe

Based on MOT data from 1,456 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 ClickMechanic
  • 📄 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 carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,543 Renault 11 Txe vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 21.6%
333
Silver 18.9%
292
Green 17.7%
273
White 14.7%
227
Red 14.5%
224
Blue 12.6%
194
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