Renault R11 (1984)
1984 Renault R11
CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 1984 Renault R11. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1984 Renault R11 passes its MOT first time in only 66.4% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns for a car of this age. The dangerous defect rate of 16.8% is moderate but worth noting, suggesting that while most examples are safe, roughly one in six will turn up a serious safety issue during testing.
These cars average around 79,000 miles and typically rack up 1.77 failures and 6 advisories per test—a fairly typical pattern for 1980s French saloons that have had mixed maintenance histories. If you're considering one, budget for repair costs and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the suspension, brakes, and exhaust systems, where the bulk of failures tend to cluster.
What to check before buying a 1984 Renault R11
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 1984 Renault R11 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1984 Renault R11 vehicles fall between 49,438 and 95,235 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1984 Renault R11
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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19.9%
Oil leak
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16.9%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
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14.7%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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13.9%
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
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13.9%
Brake pipe slightly corroded
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13.9%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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13.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1984. Counts include advisories and failures.
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