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HDJ 471N

1975 Renault 12

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,824 mi
Last recorded22,824 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2005
Typical for 1975 Renault 1260,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDJ 471N
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2005 22,824 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 22,823 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

unable to check front brakes due to clutch condition

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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HDJ 471N is a 1975 Renault 12 in Red 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 HDJ 471N, 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.

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What year was HDJ 471N registered?

HDJ 471N is a 1975 Renault 12, first registered on 24 February 1975.

Is HDJ 471N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDJ 471N 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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