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K227 FJV

1993 Renault Safrane

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,486 mi
Last recorded156,486 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Renault Safrane101,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK227 FJV
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2007 156,486 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 156,483 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

sill &brake pipe covers

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake service

free play in rack

Pass 24 Feb 2006 149,919 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 149,844 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

o/s front slight bind

play in rack

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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K227 FJV is a 1993 Renault Safrane in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K227 FJV, 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.

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What year was K227 FJV registered?

K227 FJV is a 1993 Renault Safrane, first registered on 24 March 1993.

Is K227 FJV safe to buy?

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