MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front brake disc's corroded
Both rear brake disc's corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen cracked
Both front brake disc's corroded
Both rear brake disc's corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen cracked
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Safrane?
Based on 26,029 MOT tests across 4,984 vehicles.
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R231 COT is a 1998 Renault Safrane in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R231 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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R231 COT is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R231 COT safe to buy?
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