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N218 WAB

1996 Renault Safrane

Silver Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,374 mi
Last recorded90,374 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Safrane104,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 WAB
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2007 90,374 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 90,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 88,133 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 88,133 miles

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

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

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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N218 WAB is a 1996 Renault Safrane in Silver 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 N218 WAB, 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 N218 WAB registered?

N218 WAB is a 1996 Renault Safrane, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N218 WAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N218 WAB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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