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MIL 7971

1999 Renault Safrane

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Renault Safrane92,488 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 7971
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2012

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011

wear to near side front tyre on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010

DAMAGED MARKER MARKED YES

EXHAUST BACK BOX JOINT RUSTING

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

N/S/F TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGE

O/S WING MIRROR CRACKED SLIGHTLY

Fail 22 Jul 2010

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

DAMAGED MARKER MARKED YES

EXHAUST BACK BOX JOINT RUSTING

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

N/S/F TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGE

O/S WING MIRROR CRACKED SLIGHTLY

Pass 30 Jul 2009
Fail 23 Jul 2009

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,042 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 53,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007
Fail 25 Jul 2007

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 31 May 2006 35,153 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 27,075 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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MIL 7971 is a 1999 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Renault Safrane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 92,488 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 MIL 7971, 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 27 years old, this Renault Safrane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MIL 7971 registered?

MIL 7971 is a 1999 Renault Safrane, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is MIL 7971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 7971 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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