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FIG 4458

1998 Renault Safrane

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,673 mi
Last recorded173,673 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Safrane95,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 4458
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 173,673 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 173,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 164,651 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2008 157,718 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 149,525 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 149,525 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 140,687 miles

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

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

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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FIG 4458 is a 1998 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FIG 4458, 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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How do I check the history of FIG 4458?

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What year was FIG 4458 registered?

FIG 4458 is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is FIG 4458 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 4458 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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