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P256 LOT

1997 Renault Safrane

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,962 mi
Last recorded116,962 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Renault Safrane111,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 LOT
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2006 116,962 miles

Crack in o/s/f headlamp

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Stonechips in windscreen

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/r indicator lens damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2006 116,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside rear indicator lens broken

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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P256 LOT is a 1997 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P256 LOT, 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 P256 LOT registered?

P256 LOT is a 1997 Renault Safrane, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P256 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 LOT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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