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R170 GKP

1998 Renault Safrane

Silver Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,589 mi
Last recorded166,589 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Safrane95,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 GKP
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 166,589 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

slight play rack

Pass 7 Dec 2010 161,661 miles

both front flexy brake hose's perished

both inner sill corroded

center mirror missing

offside front dip beam no pattern

offside front seat belt fluffy

rear chassie legs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

sill kit fitted

slight interaction rear lights

slight play rack

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2010 161,647 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front flexy brake hose's perished

both inner sill corroded

center mirror missing

offside front dip beam no pattern

offside front seat belt fluffy

rear chassie legs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

sill kit fitted

slight interaction rear lights

slight play rack

tested in snow

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2009 158,630 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhuast pached, temp repire

sill kit fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2008 152,884 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front pads look low

sill kit fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2008 152,884 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front pads look low

sill kit fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2007 143,899 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 134,903 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R170 GKP is a 1998 Renault Safrane in Silver with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R170 GKP, 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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R170 GKP is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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