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R183 XOL

1998 Renault Safrane

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,942 mi
Last recorded166,942 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Safrane95,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 XOL
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2007 166,942 miles

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

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

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 3 Nov 2006 158,957 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 149,942 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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R183 XOL is a 1998 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R183 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 R183 XOL registered?

R183 XOL is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R183 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R183 XOL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R183 XOL have outstanding finance?

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