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N183 OYT

1996 Renault Safrane

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,658 mi
Last recorded85,658 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Safrane104,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 OYT
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2007 85,658 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

general condition of rear underside of vehicle is rusty but not yet escessive

rear fuel tank bracket corroded

Fail 24 May 2007 85,612 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General condition of rear underside of vehicle is rusty but not yet excessive

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear fuel tank bracket corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2006 83,388 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 83,388 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N183 OYT is a 1996 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N183 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N183 OYT registered?

N183 OYT is a 1996 Renault Safrane, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N183 OYT safe to buy?

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