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N295 JCR

1996 Renault Safrane

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,412 mi
Last recorded190,412 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Safrane104,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN295 JCR
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 190,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

covers fitted over some brake pipes preventing inspection / all brake pipes have small areas of corrosion / replacement recomended

surface corrosion to underbody / subframes / suspension components

Pass 12 Feb 2008 189,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes corroded in places, not excessive

coolant hose split

drive belt noise

gear box cooler pipes corroded

offside rear tyre low pressure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2008 189,881 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes corroded in places, not excessive

coolant hose split

drive belt noise

gear box cooler pipes corroded

offside rear tyre low pressure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2007 188,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 188,060 miles

front and rear pads worn

oil leak

outer handbrake cable sheaths

slight play in area of steering rack

Fail 23 Jan 2007 188,060 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn

oil leak

rusted outer handbrake cables

slight play in area of steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2006 185,064 miles

front discs and pads heavily worn and very near end of life

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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N295 JCR is a 1996 Renault Safrane in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N295 JCR, 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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N295 JCR is a 1996 Renault Safrane, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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