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F921 NTW

1997 Renault Safrane

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,701 mi
Last recorded140,701 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Renault Safrane111,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF921 NTW
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 140,701 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 140,701 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 128,981 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 128,979 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008

air bag warning light on

both front suspension arm bushes starting too split

front fog lights not working

front wiper blades deterated and starting to split

metal brake pipe to rear corroded in many places

near side front inner drive shaft boot split

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2008

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

all four brake discs very rusty

both front suspension arm bushes starting to split

front fog lights not working

metal brake pipes at rear corroded in many places

Pass 4 Feb 2006 94,602 miles

front wiper blades perishing

offside front diff seal leaking

slight play in nearside front inner track rod end, (rack).

very little reserve travel on park brake lever

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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F921 NTW is a 1997 Renault Safrane in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F921 NTW, 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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What year was F921 NTW registered?

F921 NTW is a 1997 Renault Safrane, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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