Renault 11txe (1985)
1985 Renault 11txe
CarHunch is tracking 2,085 1985 Renault 11txe vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1985 Renault 11 TXE has a 0% first-time pass rate across 2,085 vehicles tested—a stark contrast to the UK average of 80%—meaning every single example examined failed its MOT on first attempt. No dangerous defects were recorded, but the complete absence of any passes suggests these cars are now either too worn to meet modern emissions and safety standards, or have been retired from active use.
The zero failures and advisories recorded per vehicle indicate the dataset likely captures only the smallest surviving population of these nearly 40-year-old cars still being tested, making it unreliable for predicting real-world reliability. Don't buy a 1985 Renault 11 expecting it to pass an MOT without major work—if you're considering one, treat it as a restoration or classic project rather than practical transport.
We have 2,085 1985 Renault 11txe 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 11txe
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 2,083 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
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