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P236 KOV

1997 Renault Safrane

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,717 mi
Last recorded155,717 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Safrane111,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 KOV
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 155,717 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 155,707 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 147,133 miles

near side rear tyre inner edge worn

near side steering rack arm slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2007 140,097 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 132,883 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 127,001 miles

BOTH FRONT STEERING RACK GAITERS PERISHING STARTING TO SPLIT

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW

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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P236 KOV is a 1997 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P236 KOV, 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 P236 KOV registered?

P236 KOV is a 1997 Renault Safrane, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P236 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P236 KOV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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