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222 FJB

1998 Renault Safrane

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,081 mi
Last recorded63,081 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Safrane95,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration222 FJB
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 63,081 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms rods sub frames coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 63,079 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components front and rear including subframes suspension arms coil springs. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

middle to rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2024 63,079 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components front and rear including subframes suspension arms coil springs. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

middle to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2023 62,957 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components front and rear including sub frames suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 62,869 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy silencer is corroded and deteriorating, the pipe connected to it is also corroded and has a slight leak of gasses (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 62,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 62,719 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 62,676 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

middle to rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension

Pass 27 Dec 2018 62,556 miles

middle to rear exhaust system rusty

n/s c.v boot clip insecure.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 62,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 62,201 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,915 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,693 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 61,693 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,479 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 61,479 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 61,013 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 61,013 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011
Fail 30 Sep 2011

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,062 miles

front tyres deteriorated/cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,167 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 54,167 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Front wipers split but drivers side still clears screen ok

Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 51,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2007 49,516 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 46,482 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 46,482 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Renault Safrane?

Based on 26,029 MOT tests across 4,984 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
4,892
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,741
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,479
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,309
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,138
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 880
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222 FJB is a 1998 Renault Safrane in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Renault Safrane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 95,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Safrane fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,741 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 222 FJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Safrane typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Safrane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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222 FJB is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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