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K166 GAO

1993 Renault Safrane

Blue Petrol 2975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,349 mi
Last recorded146,349 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault Safrane101,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK166 GAO
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 146,349 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 146,339 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2007 128,769 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 128,769 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 116,594 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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K166 GAO is a 1993 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 2,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Renault Safrane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 101,114 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 K166 GAO, 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 33 years old, this Renault Safrane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K166 GAO?

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What year was K166 GAO registered?

K166 GAO is a 1993 Renault Safrane, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K166 GAO safe to buy?

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