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GVJ 9N

1975 Renault 12

Purple Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,837 mi
Last recorded79,837 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2006
Typical for 1975 Renault 1260,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVJ 9N
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2006 79,837 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Mar 2006 79,837 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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GVJ 9N is a 1975 Renault 12 in Purple with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Renault 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 60,988 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 GVJ 9N, 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 51 years old, this Renault 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVJ 9N registered?

GVJ 9N is a 1975 Renault 12, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GVJ 9N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVJ 9N shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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