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DJT 493T

1979 Renault 12

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,445 mi
Last recorded58,445 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJT 493T
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 58,445 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 58,445 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 55,753 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 55,747 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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DJT 493T is a 1979 Renault 12 in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 DJT 493T, 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 47 years old, this Renault 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DJT 493T registered?

DJT 493T is a 1979 Renault 12, first registered on 12 June 1979.

Is DJT 493T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJT 493T shows 4 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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