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SFC 160J

1971 Renault 12

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,039 mi
Last recorded92,039 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Renault 1254,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 160J
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2014 92,039 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,444 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 82,373 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 75,725 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 21 May 2010 69,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil Leak

Pass 16 Jan 2009 62,512 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,437 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 51,050 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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SFC 160J is a 1971 Renault 12 in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Renault 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 54,731 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 SFC 160J, 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 55 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 SFC 160J registered?

SFC 160J is a 1971 Renault 12, first registered on 12 March 1971.

Is SFC 160J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFC 160J shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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