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N238 UPL

1996 Renault Safrane

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,705 mi
Last recorded112,705 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Safrane104,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 UPL
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 112,705 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 112,705 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 111,689 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 109,235 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 109,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N238 UPL is a 1996 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N238 UPL, 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 N238 UPL registered?

N238 UPL is a 1996 Renault Safrane, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N238 UPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N238 UPL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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