MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
body corroding
both side front fog lamps smashed
offside door mirror cracked
osf wing damage
slight play nearside steering rack end
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both side front fog lamps smashed
offside mirror damaged
power steering pipe across front of vehicle corroding and damp
underbody corroding
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both side front fog lamps smashed
offside mirror damaged
power steering pipe across front of vehicle corroding and damp
underbody corroding
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front registration plate slightly illegable
slight play from steering rack ends
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R229 WVP is a 1998 Renault Safrane in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 R229 WVP, 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 R229 WVP registered?
R229 WVP is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 10 April 1998.
Is R229 WVP safe to buy?
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