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A129 HNC

1983 Renault Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

86,331 mi
Last recorded86,331 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Renault Motor Caravan85,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA129 HNC
MakeRenault
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 86,331 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe by load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody has had multiple welded repairs

Fail 21 May 2024 86,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe by load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody has had multiple welded repairs

Fail 16 Feb 2024 86,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights do not work

Pass 21 Feb 2023 85,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 85,978 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 85,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 85,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 85,592 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 85,591 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

x/s corrsion both outer sills

Pass 31 Dec 2019 85,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have surface corrosion (consistant with long period of non use) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outter sills slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 86,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 84,936 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,362 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 84,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,511 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 83,511 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 81,848 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside inner mid sill corroded, not in a prescribed area.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 81,848 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside inner mid sill corroded, not in a prescribed area.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 79,875 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 79,871 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,024 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 79,024 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 77,736 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly worn

gearbox oil leak

offside front headlamp lens slightly loose

Pass 29 Oct 2007 76,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 76,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 75,210 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 7,370 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Motor Caravan?

Based on 2,306 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,161
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
fog lamp not working 35
Registration plate lamp not working 33
position lamp(s) not working 32
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A129 HNC is a 1983 Renault Motor Caravan in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1983 Renault Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 85,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A129 HNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Renault Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A129 HNC is a 1983 Renault Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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