MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
exhaust mounts and system in poor condition
nearside front indicator lens missing
slight play in steering rack arms
slight stiffness in power steering system
tank straps in poor condition
How Reliable is the Renault Safrane?
Based on 26,029 MOT tests across 4,984 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N118 XUK is a 1996 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Renault Safrane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 104,095 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 N118 XUK, 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 30 years old, this Renault Safrane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N118 XUK registered?
N118 XUK is a 1996 Renault Safrane, first registered on 25 January 1996.
Is N118 XUK safe to buy?
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