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R158 XOL

1998 Renault Safrane

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,228 mi
Last recorded96,228 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Safrane95,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 XOL
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 96,228 miles

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 19 Nov 2009 96,224 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,129 miles

O/S/F door electrically operated glass not functioning

Fail 14 Nov 2008 83,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F door electrically operated glass not functioning

Pass 16 Nov 2007 65,017 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,240 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 39,849 miles

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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R158 XOL is a 1998 Renault Safrane in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R158 XOL, 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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What year was R158 XOL registered?

R158 XOL is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R158 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 XOL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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