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P247 NLR

1997 Renault Safrane

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Renault Safrane111,088 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 NLR
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009

O/S rear lamp damaged

O/S door mirror glass broken

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2009

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S door mirror glass broken

O/S rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear wiper worn out

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 56,497 miles

all tyres have splits and cracks in sidewalls but not showing any cords

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2007 49,568 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 49,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S front door mirror cracked

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

Rear no plate damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,209 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 42,209 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

both nu7mber plates damaged

both steering rack gaiters deteriorated

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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P247 NLR is a 1997 Renault Safrane in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P247 NLR, 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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P247 NLR is a 1997 Renault Safrane, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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