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JPA 501N

1975 Renault 12

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,141 mi
Last recorded80,141 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1975 Renault 1260,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPA 501N
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,141 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,973 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

Pass 23 Dec 2013 79,923 miles

HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS FADED , NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE TWISTED , NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING WORN , BRAKES FRAG SLIGHTLY , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,923 miles

HEAD LIGHT REFLECTORS FADED , NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY TWISTED , SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 8 Jan 2013 79,923 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

HEAD LIGHT REFLECTORS FADED , NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY TWISTED , SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 2 Nov 2011 77,272 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2010 77,171 miles

Corrosion to N/S/R wheel arch

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,013 miles

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/r light lens broken

Fail 5 Oct 2009 77,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/r light lens broken

Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,880 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 76,874 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 76,708 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 76,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 76,460 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 76,460 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 76,187 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 76,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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JPA 501N is a 1975 Renault 12 in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JPA 501N, 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 JPA 501N registered?

JPA 501N is a 1975 Renault 12, first registered on 18 April 1975.

Is JPA 501N safe to buy?

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