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N331 EKD

1996 Renault Safrane

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,735 mi
Last recorded144,735 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Safrane104,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 EKD
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 144,735 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

slight play at offside and nearside steering rack

unable to open offside rear door from outside

Fail 3 Jan 2007 144,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear brake caliper appears damp

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

slight play at offside front and nearside front steering rack

unable to open offside rear door from outside

Pass 22 Dec 2005 129,299 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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N331 EKD is a 1996 Renault Safrane in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N331 EKD, 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 N331 EKD registered?

N331 EKD is a 1996 Renault Safrane, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N331 EKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N331 EKD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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