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XEU 705K

1973 Renault 12

Blue Petrol 1605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,161 mi
Last recorded64,161 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Renault 1244,829 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEU 705K
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,605cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,161 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,964 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 63,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 63,241 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 63,293 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 61,977 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 61,924 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 61,543 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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XEU 705K is a 1973 Renault 12 in Blue with a 1,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XEU 705K, 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 XEU 705K registered?

XEU 705K is a 1973 Renault 12, first registered on 30 June 1973.

Is XEU 705K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEU 705K 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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