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R226 COT

1998 Renault Safrane

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,235 mi
Last recorded150,235 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Safrane95,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 COT
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2007 150,235 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 150,137 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 132,937 miles

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.

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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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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