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HMB 110N

1975 Renault 12

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

59,342 mi
Last recorded59,342 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1975 Renault 1260,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMB 110N
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2018 59,342 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 22 Sep 2017 59,096 miles

Oil leak ()

One exhaust hanger rubber broken ,but system still adequately supported .

Slight play in steering rack

light corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 20 Sep 2017 59,094 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement "Both" (3.5.1k)

Oil leak ()

One exhaust hanger rubber broken ,but system still adequately supported .

Slight play in steering rack

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 30 Aug 2016 58,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush "steering arm" (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 24 Aug 2016 58,665 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush "steering arm" (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,270 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 58,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,769 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 57,768 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 57,767 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

large amount of play in n/sf steering rack arm inner joint

signs of body repairs to both outer sills

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,267 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,665 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 56,048 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 55,412 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 55,412 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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HMB 110N is a 1975 Renault 12 in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HMB 110N, 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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HMB 110N is a 1975 Renault 12, first registered on 1 March 1975.

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