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R194 UAN

1997 Renault Safrane

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,151 mi
Last recorded143,151 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Safrane111,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 UAN
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 143,151 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 134,284 miles

both main metal brake pipes corroded at rear[WILL NEED REPLACEING BEFORE NEXT MOT]

Fail 1 Sep 2008 134,261 miles

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

both main metal brake pipes corroded at rear[WILL NEED REPLACEING BEFORE NEXT MOT]

Pass 29 Aug 2007 126,092 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 126,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 116,347 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R194 UAN is a 1997 Renault Safrane in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Renault Safrane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 111,088 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 R194 UAN, 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 29 years old, this Renault Safrane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R194 UAN registered?

R194 UAN is a 1997 Renault Safrane, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R194 UAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 UAN shows 6 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.

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