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PNO 308M

1973 Renault 12

Beige Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

15,978 mi
Last recorded15,978 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1973 Renault 1244,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNO 308M
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,978 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 15,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,945 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 15,945 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Oct 2005 15,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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PNO 308M is a 1973 Renault 12 in Beige with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 PNO 308M, 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 PNO 308M registered?

PNO 308M is a 1973 Renault 12, first registered on 11 December 1973.

Is PNO 308M safe to buy?

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