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N309 SEL

1996 Renault Safrane

Silver Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,971 mi
Last recorded116,971 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Safrane104,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 SEL
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 116,971 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 116,971 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 108,693 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 96,652 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 96,652 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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N309 SEL is a 1996 Renault Safrane in Silver 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 N309 SEL, 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 N309 SEL registered?

N309 SEL is a 1996 Renault Safrane, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N309 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N309 SEL 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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