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PHO 681M

1973 Renault 12

Grey Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,749 mi
Last recorded51,749 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1973 Renault 1244,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHO 681M
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 51,749 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 50,948 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,728 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 48,726 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,197 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Under vehicle coated in oil

Fail 19 Jun 2014 44,973 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Under vehicle coated in oil

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,965 miles

n/s/f flexi deteriated slightly

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 27 Jun 2013 44,965 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f flexi deteriated slightly

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,960 miles

rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,926 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes not fully releasing

Fail 27 Jun 2011 44,926 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes not fully releasing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,900 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 44,900 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,829 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,742 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres perishing slightly

long handbrake travel

rust forming on front exhaust section

rust forming on front suspension components

Pass 19 Jun 2007 44,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal antislip rubber swopped with clutch pedal rubber

corrossion on fuel pipes

nearside fromt tyre tread slightly out of shape

offside front steering rack gaaiter outer loose fitting

parking brake lever close to end of travel

plastic sticking out of both sides of front brake calipers covering springs

rear brakes high uneven rear brake performance they might require adjustment or repair

tyres recomend replacement after circa 6 years

under body covered in oily substance

Fail 19 Jun 2007 44,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front steering rack gaiter loose fitting outer part

parking brake lever near end of travel

plastic sticking out of both front brake calipers will melt in prolonged b raking

rear brakes have high un even application they might require adjustment or repair

surface corrossion on fuel pipes and rubber pipes slightly perished

tyres recomend replacement after circa 6 years due to ageing

under body totally covered in a oily substance

Pass 16 Jun 2006 44,494 miles

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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PHO 681M is a 1973 Renault 12 in Grey with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1973 Renault 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 44,829 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 PHO 681M, 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 53 years old, this Renault 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PHO 681M registered?

PHO 681M is a 1973 Renault 12, first registered on 6 August 1973.

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