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YVV 266W

1980 Renault 12

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,854 mi
Last recorded78,854 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVV 266W
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 78,854 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 78,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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YVV 266W is a 1980 Renault 12 in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Renault 12 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YVV 266W, 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 46 years old, this Renault 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YVV 266W registered?

YVV 266W is a 1980 Renault 12, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is YVV 266W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVV 266W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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