Renault Safrane Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Renault Safrane car check
Is the Renault Safrane reliable? We analysed 26,029 real MOT tests across 4,984 vehicles to find out.
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The Renault Safrane is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include steering rack gaiter split, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Safrane.
Renault Safrane Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Renault Safrane. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Renault Safrane MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Renault Safrane to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Renault Safrane Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Renault Safrane fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Renault Safrane Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Renault Safrane owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Renault Safrane MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Safrane year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 243 | 70.0% | 66,486 | 97,318 | 117,330 |
| 1999 | 2,836 | 66.5% | 68,713 | 92,488 | 120,029 |
| 1998 | 5,761 | 66.2% | 70,425 | 95,330 | 123,098 |
| 1997 | 6,257 | 65.0% | 88,074 | 111,088 | 137,581 |
| 1996 | 2,224 | 66.2% | 81,778 | 104,095 | 124,788 |
| 1995 | 2,506 | 66.2% | 85,996 | 108,388 | 132,189 |
| 1994 | 3,155 | 66.4% | 80,400 | 101,386 | 127,772 |
| 1993 | 2,941 | 66.4% | 75,548 | 101,114 | 128,068 |
How Long Does a Renault Safrane Last?
Based on 4,984 Renault Safrane vehicles on UK roads.
Renault Safrane Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Renault Safrane MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Safrane
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
70.0% MOT pass rate from 243 tests
65.0% MOT pass rate from 6,257 tests
The best year to buy a used Renault Safrane is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 70.0% across 243 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Renault Safrane Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Safrane THIS CAR | 66.1% | 26,029 | 102,313 mi | 33 yrs |
| Renault Clio | 67.1% | 14,729,048 | 62,807 mi | 33 yrs |
| Renault Megane | 67.3% | 7,306,346 | 70,453 mi | 30 yrs |
| Renault Laguna | 64.6% | 2,783,232 | 89,257 mi | 32 yrs |
| Yamaha XV1100 | 86.5% | 15,331 | 20,082 mi | 40 yrs |
Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Safrane trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Renault Safrane has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.1% across 26,029 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Renault Safrane are steering rack gaiter split (1,741 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1,479), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (1,309). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Renault Safrane owner drives around 4,892 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Renault Safrane models stay on UK roads for around 33 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.