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P122 BDF

1997 Renault Safrane

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,535 mi
Last recorded125,535 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Safrane111,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 BDF
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2011 125,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn/pitted

slight play in steering rack n/s and o/s/front

Pass 28 Jul 2010 122,140 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front headlamp outputs slightly reduced and lens poor.

slight play in n/s and o/s/front steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2009 120,668 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 117,805 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 117,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 113,915 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 109,950 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 109,105 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 109,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P122 BDF is a 1997 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P122 BDF, 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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P122 BDF is a 1997 Renault Safrane, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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