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RDA 943L

1973 Renault 12

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,510 mi
Last recorded70,510 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1973 Renault 1244,829 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDA 943L
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 70,510 miles

Nearside Front outer rack end has slight play.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 68,862 miles

offside and nearside front rack ends have slight play.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,758 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,449 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

some imbalance rear brakes n/s slow

some play in n/s of rack

Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,614 miles

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

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

some play in n/s of rack

Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,513 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nut missing centre exhaust mounting

some play in n/s of rack

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,106 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 55,104 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 53,219 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some imbalance rear brakes

some play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,099 miles

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

some play in n/s of rack

Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,030 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to split

some play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,436 miles

see previous advice sheet

Fail 10 Sep 2007 36,435 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

some play in n/s of steering rack

tickover too fast

Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,453 miles

some play in n/s of rack

Pass 13 Sep 2005 31,040 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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RDA 943L is a 1973 Renault 12 in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RDA 943L, 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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RDA 943L is a 1973 Renault 12, first registered on 4 January 1973.

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