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ORN 622P

1976 Renault 12

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,801 mi
Last recorded60,801 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 Renault 1251,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORN 622P
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 60,801 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 60,508 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 60,144 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 60,143 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 59,857 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 59,857 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 59,457 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 59,457 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,017 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 59,017 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,427 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 58,426 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 57,950 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 57,950 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,248 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 57,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 56,197 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 56,197 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 55,372 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 55,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 54,781 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 54,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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ORN 622P is a 1976 Renault 12 in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ORN 622P, 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

How do I check the history of ORN 622P?

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What year was ORN 622P registered?

ORN 622P is a 1976 Renault 12, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is ORN 622P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORN 622P shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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