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TYN 77M

1971 Renault 12

Pink Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,073 mi
Last recorded38,073 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1971 Renault 1254,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYN 77M
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1971
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2009 38,073 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

(1) Vehicle in a rusty condition along both body sills/ doors/front wings.

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 38,051 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,153 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,737 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 36,051 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 36,051 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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TYN 77M is a 1971 Renault 12 in Pink with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 TYN 77M, 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.

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What year was TYN 77M registered?

TYN 77M is a 1971 Renault 12, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is TYN 77M safe to buy?

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