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HYY 997K

1972 Renault 12

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,755 mi
Last recorded2,755 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1972 Renault 1250,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYY 997K
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 2,755 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 1,389 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 94 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 94 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 99,129 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 95,296 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 92,108 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 91,100 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 90,223 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 88,911 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 87,655 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 87,575 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2005 87,568 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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HYY 997K is a 1972 Renault 12 in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1972 Renault 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 50,840 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 HYY 997K, 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 54 years old, this Renault 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HYY 997K?

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What year was HYY 997K registered?

HYY 997K is a 1972 Renault 12, first registered on 4 February 1972.

Is HYY 997K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYY 997K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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