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PPF 554L

1973 Renault 12

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,673 mi
Last recorded75,673 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1973 Renault 1244,829 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPF 554L
MakeRenault
Model12
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 75,673 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 74,996 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 74,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PPF 554L is a 1973 Renault 12 in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Renault 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 44,829 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 PPF 554L, 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 53 years old, this Renault 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PPF 554L registered?

PPF 554L is a 1973 Renault 12, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is PPF 554L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPF 554L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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