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R179 EAD

1998 Renault Safrane

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,705 mi
Last recorded194,705 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Safrane95,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 EAD
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2010 194,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear handbrake support bracket split

Pass 20 Aug 2009 194,704 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 194,704 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 190,051 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 185,293 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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R179 EAD is a 1998 Renault Safrane in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R179 EAD, 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 R179 EAD registered?

R179 EAD is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R179 EAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 EAD shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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