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N282 WAV

1996 Renault Safrane

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

110,581 mi
Last recorded110,581 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Safrane104,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN282 WAV
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 110,581 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2012 110,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2009 93,704 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 93,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 93,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside headlamp lense cracked

smell of petrol in car but no leak found

Pass 4 Dec 2007 80,657 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 80,657 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 73,008 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 72,973 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion, power stearing cooling pipe.

offside headlamp glass split.

Pass 13 Oct 2005 68,775 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 68,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear 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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N282 WAV is a 1996 Renault Safrane in Green with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N282 WAV, 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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N282 WAV is a 1996 Renault Safrane, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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