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P186 BAP

1997 Renault Safrane

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,544 mi
Last recorded104,544 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Renault Safrane111,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 BAP
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2024 104,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 98,661 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 96,137 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 94,695 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 89,258 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 80,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 72,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges - recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges - recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges - recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges - recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 72,808 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges - recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges - recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 67,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear jacking up points corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,736 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,157 miles

Corrosion off side rear chassis leg

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight rust on all jacking up points

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to inspect outer sills body kit fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2012 53,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion both side rear jacking up points

Fail 31 Jan 2012 53,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion both side rear jacking up points

Fail 2 Feb 2011 49,327 miles

Near side rear tyre worn close to limit outer edge 2.0 mm

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

surface rust rear jacking points both sides

Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,327 miles

Near side rear tyre worn close to limit outer edge 2.0 mm

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

surface rust rear jacking points both sides

Pass 9 Feb 2010 45,492 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,047 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 42,697 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2006 40,011 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 40,011 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,368 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 37,363 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.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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P186 BAP is a 1997 Renault Safrane in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P186 BAP, 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 P186 BAP registered?

P186 BAP is a 1997 Renault Safrane, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P186 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 BAP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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