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P249 OLX

1997 Renault Safrane

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

908,259 mi
Last recorded908,259 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Safrane111,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 OLX
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 908,259 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 908,259 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 85,970 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 89,955 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 87,014 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 87,014 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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P249 OLX is a 1997 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P249 OLX, 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 P249 OLX registered?

P249 OLX is a 1997 Renault Safrane, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P249 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 OLX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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