MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres slightly perished
ehhaust cat ratteling loose only just passed emission's
engin stablizer bush exsesivly detiriated
offside door mirror cracked not affecting view to rear
offside rear brake disk corroded
offside rear tyre starting to perish
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyre's starting to perish
engin stabelizer bush detiriorated
front brake pads worn low
offside door mirror cracked not affecting view to rear
offside rear brake disk slightly corroded
offside rear tyre slightly perished
bonnet not fully latch shut to o/s
engine oil leak keep check at dipstick till rectified
How Reliable is the Renault Safrane?
Based on 26,029 MOT tests across 4,984 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R226 COT is a 1998 Renault Safrane in Red with a 2,435cc 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 R226 COT, 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 R226 COT registered?
R226 COT is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R226 COT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R226 COT 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.
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