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R184 ARJ

1998 Renault Safrane

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,847 mi
Last recorded173,847 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Safrane95,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 ARJ
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 173,847 miles

front tyres worn on edge/nearside rear tyre perished/play in steering rack/hand brake cables poor condition/rear engine/gearbox mount worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 169,300 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low/slight play in steering/offside steering rack gaiter perished/nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Jul 2009 169,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake pads getting low/slight play in steering/offside steering rack gaiter perished/nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2008 164,245 miles

front tyres below on edges/rear brake pads low/slight play in steering rack/middle exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2007
Fail 9 Jul 2007

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 157,187 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 157,187 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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R184 ARJ is a 1998 Renault Safrane in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R184 ARJ, 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 R184 ARJ registered?

R184 ARJ is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R184 ARJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R184 ARJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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