MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,897 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
under body surface rust
wheel arches slightly corroded rear
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
under body surface rust
wheel arches slightly corroded rear
nearside front fog lamp not working
offside mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside front fog lamp not working
offside mirror glass cracked
hand brake cable sleeve split
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
hand brake cable sleeve split
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside hand brake cable outter sleeve split
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside hand brake cable outter sleeve split
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
n/s rear tyre has several small nails in tread
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Renault Safrane?
Based on 26,029 MOT tests across 4,984 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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938 DW is a 1997 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Renault Safrane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 111,088 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 Safrane fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,741 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 938 DW, 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 29 years old, this Renault Safrane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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938 DW is a 1997 Renault Safrane, first registered on 4 August 1997.
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