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NVL 537P

1976 Renault 12

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,037 mi
Last recorded19,037 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1976 Renault 1251,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVL 537P
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2022 19,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres 21 & 19 years old

Pass 13 Nov 2018 18,654 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 18,654 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 18,288 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,973 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 17,739 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 17,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 17,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,341 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front subframe rusting

n/s headlamp fading

play in front upper and lower joints

rear spring mount corroding

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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NVL 537P is a 1976 Renault 12 in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Renault 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 51,747 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 NVL 537P, 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 50 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 NVL 537P registered?

NVL 537P is a 1976 Renault 12, first registered on 27 April 1976.

Is NVL 537P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVL 537P shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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