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RGY 762R

1977 Renault 12

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGY 762R
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2009

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

excess corrosion at bottom of both A posts

Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 19,638 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2007 18,608 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 May 2007 18,608 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 18,590 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,735 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2006 16,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

oil leak

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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RGY 762R is a 1977 Renault 12 in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

The most common reason a Renault 12 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RGY 762R, 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 49 years old, this Renault 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RGY 762R registered?

RGY 762R is a 1977 Renault 12, first registered on 1 February 1977.

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The MOT history for RGY 762R shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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