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L238 RCR

1994 Renault Safrane

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,676 mi
Last recorded115,676 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault Safrane101,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 RCR
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 115,676 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 115,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 114,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 112,500 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 110,990 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 108,556 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 108,553 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 107,131 miles

airbag warning light on.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 105,535 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 102,653 miles

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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L238 RCR is a 1994 Renault Safrane in Green with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L238 RCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L238 RCR?

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What year was L238 RCR registered?

L238 RCR is a 1994 Renault Safrane, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L238 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L238 RCR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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