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BRJ 135K

1972 Renault 12

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,008 mi
Last recorded42,008 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Renault 1250,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRJ 135K
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 42,008 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Nov 2016 42,007 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both sides (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,894 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Apr 2015 40,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 40,654 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,054 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 39,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Renault 12?

Based on 727 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
711
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 39
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 14
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BRJ 135K is a 1972 Renault 12 in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Renault 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 50,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault 12 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRJ 135K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Renault 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BRJ 135K is a 1972 Renault 12, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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