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EWV 51L

1973 Renault 12

Yellow Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,631 mi
Last recorded29,631 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Renault 1244,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWV 51L
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,631 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,631 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,540 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,170 miles

NEARSIDE STEERING RACK WORN , OFFSIDE TOP BALL JOINT RUBBER WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 2 Oct 2012

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2006 29,109 miles

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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EWV 51L is a 1973 Renault 12 in Yellow with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Renault 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 44,829 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 12 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EWV 51L, 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 53 years old, this Renault 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EWV 51L registered?

EWV 51L is a 1973 Renault 12, first registered on 22 June 1973.

Is EWV 51L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWV 51L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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