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N371 SBB

1996 Renault Safrane

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,730 mi
Last recorded159,730 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Safrane104,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN371 SBB
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 159,730 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 159,730 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2007 151,767 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 144,848 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 144,751 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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N371 SBB is a 1996 Renault Safrane in Green 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 N371 SBB, 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 N371 SBB registered?

N371 SBB is a 1996 Renault Safrane, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N371 SBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N371 SBB 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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