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R17 GHP

1998 Renault Safrane

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,211 mi
Last recorded85,211 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Safrane95,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 GHP
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2012 85,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 85,211 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 77,608 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 77,454 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 77,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake balance only just within limits

front tyre worn on edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn smooth on edge of tread

offside wiper blade split & upside down

Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,745 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 56,956 miles

air bag light on

whole under body corroded not holed

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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R17 GHP is a 1998 Renault Safrane in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R17 GHP, 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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R17 GHP is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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