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OHW 766R

1977 Renault 12

Yellow Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,287 mi
Last recorded93,287 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHW 766R
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,287 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,667 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 92,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 87,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,653 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 77,322 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 76,422 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jan 2011 73,677 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both track rod end gaitors split

Fail 12 Jan 2011 73,652 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both track rod end gaitors split

Pass 6 Jan 2010 69,796 miles

both no.plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Jan 2010 69,794 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both no.plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jan 2008 67,159 miles

front no.plate starting to deteriorate

some roughness o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2007 63,548 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 63,546 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 62,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust mountings cracking

o/s/r tyre outer edge low

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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OHW 766R is a 1977 Renault 12 in Yellow with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a Renault 12 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OHW 766R, 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 49 years old, this Renault 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OHW 766R registered?

OHW 766R is a 1977 Renault 12, first registered on 5 April 1977.

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The MOT history for OHW 766R shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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