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R139 OAN

1998 Renault Safrane

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,789 mi
Last recorded84,789 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Safrane95,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 OAN
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 84,789 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 84,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 184,683 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 20 Oct 2011 183,854 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 179,410 miles

Front brake discs pitted

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

Offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 18 Nov 2010 179,305 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted

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

Offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 30 Sep 2009 168,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 157,831 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 157,831 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 146,509 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 136,367 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 136,367 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 128,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2005 128,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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R139 OAN is a 1998 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Renault Safrane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 95,330 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 R139 OAN, 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 28 years old, this Renault Safrane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R139 OAN is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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