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L171 YYS

1994 Renault Safrane

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,595 mi
Last recorded107,595 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2007
Typical for 1994 Renault Safrane101,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 YYS
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2007 107,595 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 106,137 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 106,130 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L171 YYS is a 1994 Renault Safrane in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Renault Safrane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 101,386 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 L171 YYS, 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 32 years old, this Renault Safrane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L171 YYS registered?

L171 YYS is a 1994 Renault Safrane, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L171 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L171 YYS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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