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R199 COR

1998 Renault Safrane

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,711 mi
Last recorded131,711 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Safrane95,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 COR
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 131,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

rear cross member corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012 131,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 122,607 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside outter sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2011 122,607 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside outter sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2010 114,840 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 114,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Cat broken up/rattles

Front discs in very poor condition

Plastic covers fitted to both sills and underneath vehicle

Small chips in screen

Pass 29 May 2009 100,858 miles

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 May 2009 100,858 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 93,676 miles

drivers seat mech hinges worn

Fail 28 May 2008 93,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers seat mech hinges worn

Pass 18 May 2007 85,951 miles

wear in o/s/f seat lift spindles

Pass 19 May 2006 77,808 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 69,504 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

outer sills covered

tested in wet conditions

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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R199 COR is a 1998 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R199 COR, 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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R199 COR is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R199 COR safe to buy?

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