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L249 VLP

1994 Renault Safrane

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,159 mi
Last recorded156,159 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault Safrane101,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL249 VLP
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 156,159 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s handbrake cable dislodge and cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2007 149,482 miles

front to rear b/pipes covered over under drivers floor looked rusty as they disappear into cover need checking mot doesn't cover removing parts to check so iwe can only advise.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 139,264 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 139,262 miles

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

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

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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L249 VLP is a 1994 Renault Safrane in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L249 VLP, 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 L249 VLP registered?

L249 VLP is a 1994 Renault Safrane, first registered on 19 January 1994.

Is L249 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L249 VLP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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