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N161 OYT

1996 Renault Safrane

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,744 mi
Last recorded79,744 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2006
Typical for 1996 Renault Safrane104,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 OYT
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2006 79,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both fronts brake pads sensor wires broken

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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N161 OYT is a 1996 Renault Safrane in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 N161 OYT, 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 N161 OYT registered?

N161 OYT is a 1996 Renault Safrane, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N161 OYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 OYT shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N161 OYT have outstanding finance?

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