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P233 FJB

1997 Renault Safrane

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,071 mi
Last recorded199,071 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Safrane111,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 FJB
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 199,071 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r lense cracked and taped up

slight corrosion hole on roof at the top of boot

Fail 22 Nov 2010 199,070 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r lense cracked and taped up

slight corrosion hole on roof at the top of boot

Pass 26 Nov 2009 187,647 miles

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

bellypan fitted

both front tyres at 3mm and deviode of tread on edges but still meet pass criteria.Check soon as must be close to canvers on edges

sideskirts fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2009 187,647 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

bellypan fitted

both front tyres at 3mm and deviode of tread on edges but still meet pass criteria.Check soon as must be close to canvers on edges

sideskirts fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2008 175,970 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bellypan fitted

sideskirts fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2008 175,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bellypan fitted

both rear brake flexys not in retaining clips but not yet a reason for rejection

sideskirts fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2007 163,167 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

bellypan fitted

both front brake flexys have a couple of nicks in them but not yet to fail criteria.Check soon replace when needed

front exhaust mount starting to corrode may need attention soon

parkbrake travel high but not yet to limit.Check soon

sideskirts fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2007 163,167 miles

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

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

bellypan fitted

both front brake flexys have a couple of nicks in them but not yet to fail criteria.Check soon replace when needed

front exhaust mount starting to corrode may need attention soon

parkbrake travel high but not yet to limit.Check soon

sideskirts fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2006 153,083 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 153,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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P233 FJB is a 1997 Renault Safrane in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P233 FJB, 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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P233 FJB is a 1997 Renault Safrane, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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