MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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?
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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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