CarVerify

Free Car Check

N181 AGM

1996 Renault Safrane

Maroon Diesel 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,321 mi
Last recorded170,321 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Safrane104,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 AGM
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 170,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 170,321 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 160,544 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 160,421 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 160,361 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 27 Oct 2006 148,700 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 148,631 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 136,693 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
Full Renault Safrane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N181 AGM is a 1996 Renault Safrane in Maroon with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N181 AGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N181 AGM?

You can check the full history of N181 AGM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N181 AGM registered?

N181 AGM is a 1996 Renault Safrane, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N181 AGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N181 AGM shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N181 AGM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N181 AGM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.