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P117 FPL

1997 Renault Safrane

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,081 mi
Last recorded151,081 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Safrane111,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 FPL
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 151,081 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 135,999 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 135,997 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 118,642 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 118,642 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 102,303 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 102,303 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 87,388 miles

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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P117 FPL is a 1997 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Renault Safrane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 111,088 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 P117 FPL, 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 29 years old, this Renault Safrane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P117 FPL registered?

P117 FPL is a 1997 Renault Safrane, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P117 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 FPL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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