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L281 XCV

1994 Renault Safrane

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

163,573 mi
Last recorded163,573 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault Safrane101,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 XCV
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2008 163,573 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 151,708 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 151,671 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 142,414 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 142,262 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L281 XCV is a 1994 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 L281 XCV, 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 L281 XCV registered?

L281 XCV is a 1994 Renault Safrane, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L281 XCV safe to buy?

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