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P246 TNW

1997 Renault Safrane

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,118 mi
Last recorded182,118 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Safrane111,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 TNW
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2008 182,118 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 172,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 162,778 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 162,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.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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P246 TNW is a 1997 Renault Safrane in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P246 TNW, 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 P246 TNW registered?

P246 TNW is a 1997 Renault Safrane, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P246 TNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 TNW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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