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PLH 189L

1973 Renault 12

Blue Petrol 1565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,144 mi
Last recorded24,144 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Renault 1244,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLH 189L
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,565cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 24,144 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 23,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 23,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,320 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 21,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2015 21,570 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 20,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 20,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 19,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 18,353 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 17,827 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 16,358 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 15,021 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 13,785 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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PLH 189L is a 1973 Renault 12 in Blue with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault 12 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLH 189L, 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 PLH 189L registered?

PLH 189L is a 1973 Renault 12, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is PLH 189L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLH 189L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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